for_o as_o the_o wise_a man_n have_v observe_v heaviness_n in_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n make_v 25._o pro._n 12._o 25._o it_o stoop_v need_v no_o other_o burden_n to_o overwhelm_v it_o see_v it_o be_v press_v down_o with_o its_o own_o weight_n and_o again_o a_o merry_a heart_n make_v a_o cheerful_a 15._o pro._n 15._o 13_o 15._o countenance_n but_o by_o sorrow_n of_o the_o heart_n the_o spirit_n be_v break_v all_o the_o day_n of_o the_o afflict_a be_v evil_a but_o he_o that_o be_v of_o a_o merry_a heart_n have_v a_o continual_a feast_n and_o in_o another_o place_n a_o merry_a heart_n do_v good_a like_o a_o medicine_n but_o a_o break_a 22._o prou._n 17._o 22._o spirit_n dri_v the_o bone_n now_o that_o they_o may_v shake_v off_o this_o sadness_n and_o raise_v their_o droop_a heart_n with_o spiritual_a joy_n let_v they_o consider_v that_o sorrow_n and_o heaviness_n in_o themselves_o be_v evil_a and_o the_o fruit_n of_o sin_n and_o therefore_o be_v not_o simple_o acceptable_a unto_o god_n who_o delight_v not_o in_o the_o grief_n and_o vexation_n of_o his_o servant_n but_o only_o when_o they_o be_v sanctify_v moderate_a in_o their_o measure_n seasonable_a in_o their_o time_n place_v upon_o a_o right_a subject_n which_o can_v be_v nothing_o else_o but_o sin_n and_o punishment_n and_o direct_v to_o a_o right_a end_n second_o that_o sanctify_a joy_n be_v a_o fruit_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o please_v unto_o god_n as_o be_v a_o part_n of_o that_o service_n which_o he_o require_v of_o we_o in_o the_o first_o table_n see_v this_o be_v one_o way_n of_o have_v god_n in_o our_o heart_n when_o we_o rejoice_v in_o he_o beside_o that_o it_o be_v a_o mean_n of_o all_o other_o part_n of_o god_n worship_n which_o can_v be_v well_o perform_v without_o joy_n and_o cheerfulness_n three_o let_v they_o consider_v that_o the_o lord_n promise_v this_o joy_n and_o gladness_n as_o a_o singular_a privilege_n and_o a_o special_a benefit_n unto_o the_o faithful_a and_o therefore_o that_o it_o be_v great_a folly_n to_o refuse_v it_o when_o he_o offer_v it_o thus_o the_o prophet_n say_v that_o in_o the_o church_n shall_v be_v hear_v the_o voice_n of_o joy_n and_o the_o 11._o jer._n 33._o 11._o voice_n of_o gladness_n the_o voice_n of_o the_o bridegroom_n and_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o bride_n the_o voice_n of_o they_o that_o shall_v say_v praise_v the_o lord_n of_o host_n for_o the_o lord_n be_v good_a and_o his_o mercy_n endure_v for_o ever_o and_o our_o saviour_n have_v promise_v that_o he_o will_v 22._o joh._n 16._o 22._o give_v unto_o the_o faithful_a such_o constant_a and_o permanent_a joy_n as_o no_o man_n shall_v be_v able_a to_o take_v from_o they_o four_o that_o the_o privation_n of_o this_o joy_n be_v threaten_v as_o a_o punishment_n for_o sin_n thou_o shall_v not_o go_v into_o the_o house_n of_o feast_v to_o 10._o jer._n 16._o 8._o and_o 23._o 10._o sit_v with_o they_o to_o eat_v and_o drink_v for_o thus_o say_v the_o lord_n of_o host_n the_o god_n of_o israel_n behold_v i_o will_v cause_v to_o cease_v out_o of_o this_o place_n in_o your_o eye_n and_o in_o your_o day_n the_o voice_n of_o mirth_n and_o the_o voice_n of_o gladness_n the_o voice_n of_o the_o bridegroom_n and_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o bride_n and_o again_o i_o will_v cause_v all_o her_o mirth_n to_o 11._o hos_fw-la 2._o 11._o cease_v her_o feast_n day_n her_o new_a moon_n and_o sabbath_n and_o all_o her_o solemn_a feast_n and_o therefore_o who_o can_v please_v himself_o in_o affect_v sorrow_n and_o heaviness_n which_o the_o lord_n threaten_v as_o a_o punishment_n of_o sin_n five_o let_v they_o consider_v that_o as_o mourning_n be_v a_o preparation_n to_o faith_n and_o as_o it_o be_v a_o sorrowful_a seedtime_n so_o joy_n and_o rejoice_v be_v the_o effect_n and_o fruit_n the_o crop_n and_o harvest_n of_o it_o whereby_o we_o may_v try_v it_o both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o truth_n and_o also_o the_o degree_n of_o it_o for_o whereas_o there_o be_v no_o rejoice_v there_o be_v no_o faith_n little_a joy_n weak_a faith_n and_o fullness_n of_o joy_n fullness_n also_o of_o persuasion_n neither_o be_v it_o possible_a that_o a_o man_n can_v have_v assurance_n of_o god_n love_n the_o remission_n of_o his_o sin_n and_o of_o that_o inestimable_a happiness_n which_o be_v reserve_v in_o our_o heavenly_a inheritance_n but_o that_o his_o heart_n must_v needs_o be_v fill_v with_o joy_n and_o rejoice_v although_o it_o can_v be_v deny_v but_o that_o in_o the_o time_n of_o our_o first_o conversion_n and_o humiliation_n and_o in_o the_o case_n of_o spiritual_a desertion_n when_o god_n hide_v his_o face_n and_o seem_v to_o withdraw_v from_o we_o the_o testimony_n of_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n this_o joy_n be_v so_o eclypse_v that_o the_o warmth_n and_o comfort_n of_o it_o be_v hardly_o to_o be_v discern_v even_o as_o faith_n itself_o from_o which_o it_o spring_v be_v like_o a_o fire_n rake_v under_o the_o ash_n and_o not_o to_o be_v perceive_v by_o sense_n and_o feeling_n final_o consider_v that_o this_o spiritual_a joy_n make_v we_o bless_v as_o not_o only_o be_v itself_o full_a of_o sweetness_n and_o comfort_n but_o also_o the_o first_o beginning_n and_o the_o very_a entrance_n into_o the_o eternal_a joy_n of_o god_n kingdom_n wherewith_o our_o droop_a heart_n be_v so_o cheer_v and_o refresh_v that_o all_o difficulty_n become_v easy_a all_o tediousness_n in_o god_n service_n be_v take_v away_o and_o the_o time_n that_o be_v spend_v therein_o seem_v short_a and_o pleasant_a in_o which_o respect_n the_o psalmist_n pronounce_v that_o people_n bless_v 16._o psal_n 89._o 15_o 16._o that_o know_v the_o joyful_a sound_n because_o they_o shall_v walk_v cheerful_o in_o the_o light_n of_o god_n countenance_n rejoice_v in_o his_o name_n all_o the_o day_n and_o be_v exalt_v in_o his_o righteousness_n and_o therefore_o let_v all_o those_o who_o desire_v to_o go_v forward_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n with_o comfort_n and_o cheerfulness_n labour_v to_o have_v their_o heart_n replenish_v with_o this_o spiritual_a joy_n and_o to_o scatter_v and_o dispel_v as_o much_o as_o in_o they_o lie_v the_o foggy_a mist_n of_o sad_a melancholy_a and_o lumpish_a heaviness_n which_o make_v we_o either_o to_o stand_v still_o in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n for_o want_n of_o this_o joyful_a light_n or_o to_o go_v forward_o in_o they_o slow_o and_o with_o much_o discomfort_n and_o weariness_n and_o to_o this_o end_n let_v they_o labour_v earnest_o to_o live_v the_o life_n of_o faith_n which_o draw_v from_o christ_n all_o the_o cordial_n of_o comfort_n and_o to_o be_v thereby_o more_o and_o more_o assure_v of_o the_o remission_n of_o their_o sin_n their_o reconciliation_n with_o god_n and_o of_o the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o their_o soul_n which_o will_v lift_v up_o their_o heart_n with_o unspeakable_a joy_n even_o when_o they_o be_v most_o deject_a with_o worldly_a affliction_n and_o make_v they_o to_o go_v on_o cheerful_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n when_o they_o be_v full_o ascertain_v of_o such_o liberal_a wage_n and_o such_o a_o inestimable_a recompense_n of_o heavenly_a reward_n cap._n xvi_o three_o other_o objection_n of_o the_o flesh_n against_o a_o godly_a life_n propound_v and_o answer_v §._o sect._n 1_o that_o a_o godly_a life_n take_v away_o no_o lawful_a liberty_n but_o rather_o establish_v it_o the_o four_o objection_n which_o the_o flesh_n make_v against_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v that_o it_o take_v away_o all_o our_o liberty_n and_o so_o check_v and_o curb_v we_o in_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o work_n within_o the_o strict_a limit_n of_o god_n law_n that_o we_o have_v no_o freedom_n like_o other_o man_n to_o think_v speak_v or_o do_v such_o thing_n as_o be_v most_o please_v unto_o us._n to_o which_o i_o answer_v that_o it_o do_v not_o deprive_v we_o of_o any_o lawful_a liberty_n but_o only_o restrain_v we_o from_o lawless_a licentiousness_n and_o curb_v in_o the_o flesh_n that_o it_o may_v not_o run_v on_o in_o exorbitant_a course_n and_o glut_v itself_o with_o sinful_a pleasure_n which_o always_o end_n in_o grief_n and_o bitterness_n wherein_o it_o do_v not_o take_v away_o any_o true_a liberty_n but_o rather_o free_v we_o from_o the_o most_o miserable_a and_o grievous_a bondage_n and_o base_a servitude_n 34._o joh._n 8._o 34._o and_o thraldom_n unto_o satan_n sin_n and_o our_o own_o lust_n yea_o rather_o by_o lead_v of_o a_o godly_a life_n we_o be_v restore_v unto_o that_o ancient_a and_o true_a liberty_n in_o which_o we_o be_v create_v even_o the_o glorious_a liberty_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n resemble_v herein_o our_o heavenly_a father_n who_o though_o he_o be_v most_o free_a to_o do_v whatsoever_o please_v he_o yet_o in_o respect_n of_o
whole_a carriage_n and_o conversation_n must_v be_v religious_a civil_a and_o honest_a 306_o 4_o how_o we_o must_v carry_v ourselves_o in_o the_o company_n of_o those_o which_o be_v worldly_a and_o wicked_a 307_o cap._n xxviiâ—_n of_o christian_a conference_n which_o we_o must_v use_v when_o we_o be_v in_o company_n for_o our_o mutual_a good_a 309_o sect._n 1._o that_o our_o speech_n must_v be_v gracious_a and_o prudent_a 309_o 2_o of_o christian_a admonition_n and_o what_o be_v require_v to_o the_o right_a performance_n of_o this_o duty_n 310_o 3_o that_o we_o may_v lawful_o confer_v of_o moral_a and_o civil_a thing_n 314_o 4_o that_o we_o must_v careful_o avoid_v all_o corrupt_a communication_n 314_o cap._n xxâ—â—_n of_o christian_a prudence_n which_o we_o be_v to_o use_v in_o all_o our_o conference_n 315_o sect._n 1._o how_o we_o must_v carry_v ourselves_o when_o we_o confer_v with_o those_o that_o excel_v we_o in_o gift_n 315_o 2_o how_o we_o must_v behave_v ourselves_o when_o as_o we_o confer_v with_o civil_a worldling_n 317_o 3_o how_o we_o must_v deal_v with_o they_o that_o be_v open_o profane_a 318_o 4_o of_o the_o manifold_a and_o dangerous_a abuse_n of_o conference_n in_o these_o day_n and_o the_o cause_n of_o they_o 319_o 5_o that_o christian_a and_o religious_a conference_n be_v exceed_o profitable_a 320_o cap._n xxx_o of_o those_o duty_n which_o concern_v our_o work_n and_o action_n one_o with_o another_o both_o out_o of_o contract_n and_o in_o our_o buy_n and_o sell_v 321_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o must_v labour_v both_o to_o do_v and_o receive_v all_o the_o good_a we_o can_v in_o our_o deal_n with_o other_o 321_o 2_o that_o we_o must_v take_v all_o occasion_n of_o gain_v other_o to_o christ_n 322_o 3_o that_o in_o all_o our_o deal_n and_o bargaining_n we_o must_v carry_v ourselves_o upright_o and_o honest_o 323_o 4_o that_o we_o must_v sell_v only_a thing_n saleable_a 324_o 5_o that_o we_o must_v set_v and_o sell_v our_o ware_n at_o a_o equal_a price_n 325_o 6_o that_o in_o buy_v and_o sell_v all_o fraud_n and_o deceit_n must_v be_v avoid_v 326_o 7_o how_o to_o avoid_v the_o fault_n common_o commit_v between_o buyer_n and_o seller_n 327_o cap._n xxxi_o that_o governor_n of_o family_n ought_v to_o train_v up_o those_o who_o be_v under_o their_o charge_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o godliness_n 328_o sect._n 1._o that_o it_o be_v not_o enough_o for_o governor_n to_o be_v themselves_o religious_a but_o they_o must_v also_o train_v up_o those_o who_o be_v under_o their_o government_n in_o the_o knowledge_n and_o practice_n of_o religion_n 328_o 2_o diverse_a reason_n to_o move_v governor_n unto_o this_o duty_n 329_o 3_o that_o it_o be_v the_o duty_n of_o householder_n to_o catechise_v their_o family_n and_o of_o the_o cause_n why_o it_o be_v neglect_v 332_o 4_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v all_o governor_n to_o the_o duty_n of_o catechise_n first_o because_o it_o be_v god_n commandment_n 333_o 5_o other_o reason_n enforce_v the_o former_a duty_n 334_o 6_o example_n of_o the_o faithful_a who_o have_v catechize_v their_o family_n 335_o 7_o reason_n move_v child_n to_o submit_v themselves_o to_o be_v catechize_v 335_o 8_o reason_n move_v those_o which_o be_v of_o year_n to_o submit_v themselves_o to_o be_v catechize_v if_o they_o be_v ignorant_a 336_o 9_o of_o the_o great_a profit_n of_o this_o exercise_n of_o catechise_n 338_o cap._n xxxii_o of_o family_n duty_n which_o respect_v wise_a and_o religious_a government_n 340_o sect._n 1._o what_o thing_n be_v require_v to_o wise_a government_n 340_o 2_o of_o justice_n and_o love_n require_v unto_o government_n 341_o cap._n xxxiii_o how_o we_o ought_v to_o behave_v ourselves_o in_o the_o estate_n of_o prosperity_n that_o we_o may_v thrive_v in_o all_o spiritual_a grace_n 343_o sect._n 1._o what_o prosperity_n be_v and_o how_o apt_a we_o be_v to_o abuse_v it_o through_o our_o corruption_n 343_o 2_o that_o we_o must_v be_v diligent_a lest_o our_o prosperity_n become_v unto_o we_o a_o occasion_n of_o sin_n and_o how_o it_o be_v to_o be_v do_v 344_o 3_o that_o we_o must_v not_o forget_v god_n nor_o be_v unthankful_a and_o take_v heed_n that_o his_o blessing_n do_v not_o draw_v our_o heart_n from_o he_o 344_o 4_o that_o we_o must_v beware_v of_o pride_n security_n and_o hardness_n of_o heart_n licentiousness_n and_o contempt_n of_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n 346_o 5_o that_o we_o must_v not_o be_v slothful_a in_o god_n service_n and_o take_v heed_n that_o worldly_a thing_n become_v not_o snare_n and_o thorn_n unto_o us._n 348_o 6_o that_o we_o must_v careful_o arm_v ourselves_o against_o such_o tentation_n as_o be_v incident_a to_o this_o estate_n 349_o 7_o that_o we_o must_v not_o too_o high_o esteem_v nor_o too_o earnest_o affect_v and_o seek_v after_o earthly_a thing_n 349_o cap._n xxxiiiâ—_n how_o we_o may_v right_o use_v the_o estate_n of_o prosperity_n so_o as_o it_o may_v be_v a_o help_n unto_o godliness_n 350_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o must_v use_v god_n temporal_a blessing_n as_o help_n unto_o save_v grace_n and_o spiritual_a duty_n 350_o 2_o that_o we_o must_v use_v they_o for_o the_o common_a good_a of_o the_o church_n and_o commonwealth_n 352_o 3_o three_o other_o caution_n to_o be_v observe_v for_o the_o right_a use_n of_o prosperity_n 353_o 4_o of_o the_o right_a use_n of_o apparel_n 354_o cap._n xxxv_o how_o we_o ought_v to_o behave_v ourselves_o in_o the_o estate_n of_o affliction_n so_o as_o we_o may_v profit_v thereby_o in_o all_o save_a grace_n 356_o sect._n 1._o what_o affliction_n be_v and_o the_o diverse_a kind_n of_o they_o 356_o 2_o of_o our_o preparation_n before_o the_o approach_n of_o affliction_n 356_o 3_o of_o patience_n in_o affliction_n and_o what_o be_v require_v unto_o it_o 358_o 4_o of_o the_o mean_n and_o motive_n unto_o patience_n first_o because_o god_n be_v the_o author_n of_o all_o our_o affliction_n 359_o 5_o that_o our_o affliction_n tend_v to_o the_o set_v forth_o of_o god_n glory_n 360_o 6_o that_o affliction_n be_v mean_n of_o our_o own_o good_a 361_o 7_o that_o the_o world_n be_v a_o place_n destinate_a to_o affliction_n 362_o 8_o that_o the_o faithful_a in_o all_o age_n have_v be_v partaker_n of_o the_o like_a or_o great_a affliction_n with_o us._n 362_o 9_o comfort_n arise_v from_o the_o good_a issue_n of_o all_o our_o affliction_n 363_o cap._n xxxuâ—_n of_o those_o christian_a duty_n which_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v in_o the_o evening_n and_o night_n 364_o sect._n 1._o that_o the_o evening_n must_v not_o be_v spend_v in_o sloth_n and_o idleness_n 364_o 2_o of_o evening_n exercise_n as_o meditation_n read_v and_o christian_a conference_n 364_o 3_o duty_n to_o be_v do_v at_o our_o go_v to_o bed_n 365_o 4_o of_o examination_n how_o we_o have_v spend_v the_o day_n past_a 366_o 5_o meditation_n at_o our_o lie_v down_o 368_o 6_o duty_n to_o be_v do_v in_o the_o night_n as_o first_o prayer_n and_o thanksgiving_n 369_o 7_o special_a meditation_n fit_a for_o the_o night_n 371_o 8_o that_o the_o profit_n of_o these_o duty_n will_v far_o exceed_v the_o pain_n 372_o cap._n xxxvii_o that_o we_o must_v moderate_v our_o sleep_n and_o not_o spend_v too_o much_o time_n in_o sloth_n and_o sluggishness_n 373_o sect._n 1._o that_o this_o moderation_n be_v command_v in_o the_o scripture_n and_o the_o contrary_a sloth_n condemn_v 373_o 2_o the_o manifold_a evil_n which_o excessive_a sleep_n bring_v 375_o 3_o that_o sloth_n be_v displease_v to_o god_n and_o how_o it_o may_v be_v avoid_v 376_o cap._n xxxviiâ—_n of_o duty_n to_o be_v perform_v on_o the_o lord_n day_n for_o the_o sanctify_a of_o it_o 377_o sect._n 1._o of_o our_o preparation_n before_o the_o sabbath_n 377_o 2_o of_o general_a preparation_n in_o the_o whole_a week_n 378_o 3_o of_o special_a preparation_n the_o evening_n before_o the_o sabbath_n 378_o 4_o that_o in_o our_o preparation_n we_o must_v purge_v ourselves_o from_o all_o sinful_a corruption_n 379_o 5_o that_o we_o must_v use_v all_o help_n which_o may_v further_o we_o in_o the_o sanctify_a of_o the_o lord_n day_n 380_o cap._n thirty-nine_o that_o the_o whole_a lord_n day_n must_v be_v consecrate_v unto_o he_o first_o by_o rest_v on_o it_o from_o all_o labour_n and_o from_o sin_n 381_o sect._n 1._o that_o the_o whole_a day_n must_v be_v spend_v in_o religious_a exercise_n 381_o 2_o that_o we_o must_v rest_v from_o our_o own_o work_n on_o the_o lord_n day_n 383_o 3_o that_o we_o must_v abstain_v from_o carnal_a recreation_n 384_o 4_o that_o we_o must_v rest_v from_o sin_n of_o all_o kind_n 386_o 5_o that_o we_o must_v not_o think_v our_o own_o thought_n on_o the_o lord_n day_n 387_o 6_o that_o we_o must_v not_o do_v the_o lord_n work_v after_o our_o own_o manner_n 387_o
have_v in_o the_o first_o place_n our_o heart_n purge_v and_o purify_v from_o the_o filth_n of_o sin_n for_o natural_o our_o heart_n be_v full_a of_o all_o uncleanness_n fountain_n of_o maliciousness_n and_o sink_v of_o sin_n spiritual_o blind_a and_o foolish_a but_o unto_o all_o impiety_n witty_a sharp-sighted_a and_o as_o the_o prophet_n speak_v wicked_a and_o despiteful_a above_o all_o thing_n averse_a unto_o all_o 9_o jer._n 17._o 9_o good_a and_o prone_a to_o all_o evil_a dead_a and_o dull_a to_o god_n service_n and_o full_a of_o life_n and_o vigour_n to_o the_o service_n of_o the_o devil_n the_o world_n and_o our_o own_o carnal_a concupiscence_n final_o they_o swarm_v with_o all_o noisome_a lust_n as_o pride_n hypocrisy_n covetousness_n voluptuousness_n ambition_n malice_n envy_n disdain_n worldly_a love_n and_o all_o manner_n of_o carnal_a corruption_n and_o therefore_o it_o be_v most_o necessary_a that_o our_o heart_n be_v first_o cleanse_v and_o purge_v before_o we_o can_v 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god_n and_o his_o pure_a religion_n choose_v rather_o to_o suffer_v 25._o heb._n 11._o 25._o affliction_n with_o his_o people_n then_o to_o inoy_v the_o pleasure_n of_o sin_n for_o a_o season_n so_o david_n be_v in_o his_o heart_n and_o affection_n like_o a_o wean_a child_n and_o loathe_v the_o world_n breast_n from_o which_o he_o have_v former_o suck_v the_o sweet_a milk_n of_o earthly_a 2._o psal_n 131._o 2._o vanity_n with_o so_o much_o delight_n do_v with_o all_o his_o heart_n and_o soul_n cleave_v unto_o the_o lord_n choose_v he_o for_o his_o portion_n and_o inheritance_n and_o esteem_v he_o as_o his_o sole_a treasure_n the_o lord_n say_v he_o be_v the_o portion_n of_o my_o inheritance_n 6._o psal_n 16._o 5_o 6._o and_o of_o my_o cup_n thou_o maintaine_v my_o lot_n the_o line_n be_v fall_v unto_o i_o in_o pleasant_a place_n yea_o i_o have_v a_o goodly_a heritage_n and_o when_o he_o be_v forsake_v of_o all_o worldly_a help_n in_o the_o day_n of_o trouble_n he_o be_v not_o like_a worldling_n as_o a_o man_n forlorn_a and_o desperate_a but_o he_o cry_v unto_o the_o lord_n and_o say_v thou_o 57_o psal_n 142._o 5._o &_o 119._o 57_o be_v my_o refuge_n and_o my_o portion_n in_o the_o land_n of_o the_o live_n so_o elsewhere_o he_o profess_v that_o all_o his_o joy_n and_o comfort_n be_v in_o the_o lord_n and_o the_o assurance_n of_o his_o love_n the_o which_o be_v better_a and_o great_a than_o be_v incident_a to_o worldling_n in_o all_o their_o posterity_n there_o be_v many_o say_v he_o that_o say_v who_o will_v show_v 7._o psal_n 4._o 5_o 6_o 7._o we_o any_o good_a lord_n lift_v thou_o up_o the_o light_n of_o thy_o countenance_n upon_o us._n thou_o have_v put_v gladness_n in_o my_o heart_n more_o than_o in_o the_o time_n that_o their_o corn_n and_o their_o wine_n increase_v and_o thus_o the_o church_n in_o the_o lamentation_n be_v not_o in_o her_o great_a misery_n leave_v hopeless_a and_o helpless_a but_o cleave_v to_o the_o lord_n with_o her_o heart_n she_o cry_v out_o the_o lord_n be_v my_o portion_n say_v my_o soul_n therefore_o 24._o lam._n 3._o 24._o will_v i_o hope_v in_o he_o §._o sect._n 6_o of_o the_o cause_n of_o the_o heart_n purity_n and_o these_o be_v the_o thing_n wherein_o this_o purity_n of_o heart_n do_v consist_v the_o principal_a efficient_a which_o work_v it_o in_o we_o be_v the_o whole_a trinity_n the_o father_n son_n and_o holy_a spirit_n god_n the_o father_n begin_v this_o sanctification_n and_o holiness_n in_o our_o heart_n by_o take_v away_o their_o hardness_n and_o make_v they_o soft_a and_o tender_a and_o by_o give_v unto_o we_o his_o spirit_n to_o purify_v they_o from_o the_o filth_n of_o corruption_n and_o to_o quicken_v they_o in_o the_o life_n of_o grace_n according_a to_o that_o promise_n i_o will_v give_v they_o one_o heart_n and_o i_o will_v put_v a_o new_a spirit_n 26._o ezech._n 11._o 19_o &_o 36._o 26._o within_o you_o and_o i_o will_v take_v the_o stony_a heart_n out_o of_o their_o body_n and_o will_v give_v 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they_o unto_o snowy_a whiteness_n it_o be_v only_o his_o cross_n that_o crucifi_v these_o carnal_a corruption_n and_o the_o virtue_n of_o his_o death_n that_o kill_v and_o mortify_v sin_n in_o us._n and_o this_o be_v that_o fountain_n which_o the_o lord_n promise_v shall_v be_v open_v 1._o zach._n 13._o 1._o to_o the_o house_n of_o david_n and_o jerusalem_n for_o sin_n and_o for_o uncleanness_n in_o which_o if_o our_o heart_n be_v not_o wash_v they_o will_v remain_v in_o their_o natural_a filthiness_n god_n the_o holy_a ghost_n purify_v our_o heart_n by_o unite_n they_o to_o christ_n &_o by_o dip_v and_o wash_v they_o in_o this_o fountain_n of_o his_o blood_n and_o so_o make_v 5._o joh._n 3._o 5._o the_o death_n and_o merit_n of_o our_o saviour_n which_o be_v sufficient_a
also_o without_o any_o diminution_n or_o abatement_n in_o quantity_n or_o quality_n of_o that_o which_o we_o have_v vow_v especial_o our_o care_n must_v be_v of_o perform_v our_o common_a vow_n in_o baptism_n in_o renounce_v all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o in_o consecrate_v ourselves_o whole_o unto_o god_n service_n in_o perform_v unto_o he_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n righteousness_n and_o sobriety_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n §._o sect._n 4_o of_o the_o sanctify_a god_n sabbath_n and_o what_o thing_n be_v require_v unto_o it_o in_o the_o four_o commandment_n the_o lord_n appoint_v a_o special_a time_n wherein_o all_o the_o former_a duty_n both_o public_a and_o private_a be_v principal_o to_o be_v perform_v which_o whosoever_o do_v neglect_v they_o manifest_o show_v that_o they_o be_v destitute_a of_o the_o power_n of_o all_o true_a religion_n the_o main_a duty_n require_v be_v that_o we_o remember_v to_o sanctify_v the_o sabbath_n in_o which_o two_o thing_n be_v to_o be_v consider_v 1._o that_o we_o must_v sanctify_v the_o sabbath_n 2._o that_o we_o must_v remember_v to_o do_v it_o that_o be_v be_v mindful_a and_o careful_a to_o sanctify_v it_o to_o the_o sanctification_n of_o the_o sabbath_n two_o thing_n be_v require_v first_o the_o rest_n second_o the_o sanctify_a of_o it_o the_o rest_n consist_v partly_o in_o a_o outward_a rest_n from_o bodily_a labour_n and_o worldly_a affair_n and_o in_o our_o inward_a rest_v from_o the_o servile_a work_n of_o sin_n the_o work_n from_o which_o we_o must_v rest_v be_v bodily_a labour_n and_o all_o worldly_a employment_n so_o far_o forth_o as_o they_o be_v distraction_n and_o hindrance_n to_o the_o spiritual_a sanctification_n of_o the_o sabbath_n as_o buy_v and_o sell_v all_o manner_n of_o work_n of_o our_o ordinary_a calling_n travail_v feast_v of_o friend_n with_o meat_n not_o easy_o cook_v and_o such_o like_a for_o all_o kind_n of_o bodily_a labour_n on_o the_o lord_n day_n be_v unlawful_a 5._o math._n 12._o 5._o except_o they_o be_v refer_v to_o the_o sanctification_n of_o the_o sabbath_n as_o the_o mean_n of_o it_o of_o which_o sort_n be_v the_o labour_n of_o the_o minister_n in_o the_o duty_n appertain_v to_o his_o ministry_n and_o of_o the_o people_n travail_v to_o the_o place_n of_o god_n worship_n or_o second_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n which_o be_v duty_n of_o the_o sabbath_n 6._o hos_fw-la 6._o 6._o as_o give_v of_o alm_n visit_v the_o sick_a and_o prisoner_n heal_v disease_n and_o sore_n by_o apply_v fit_a medicine_n and_o salve_n or_o last_o work_v of_o necessity_n which_o be_v of_o importance_n and_o can_v without_o great_a inconvenience_n be_v do_v afterward_o nor_o can_v have_v be_v do_v before_o for_o as_o for_o that_o necessity_n which_o arise_v from_o our_o negligence_n and_o careless_a oversight_n it_o be_v sinful_a and_o in_o the_o first_o word_n of_o this_o commandment_n forbid_v and_o condemn_v and_o among_o these_o work_n of_o necessity_n we_o be_v to_o reckon_v labour_n in_o provide_v convenient_a food_n for_o our_o body_n tend_v of_o cattle_n when_o it_o be_v do_v rather_o in_o mercy_n which_o respect_v their_o necessity_n then_o for_o our_o own_o gain_n labour_n of_o mariner_n begin_v before_o the_o sabbath_n in_o their_o navigation_n at_o sea_n fight_v in_o a_o lawful_a war_n against_o our_o enemy_n labour_n of_o servant_n and_o subject_n impose_v upon_o they_o by_o their_o governor_n as_o necessary_a and_o not_o apparent_o discern_v by_o they_o to_o be_v otherwise_o the_o inward_a and_o spiritual_a rest_n be_v our_o rest_v from_o sin_n as_o at_o all_o time_n so_o especial_o 13._o esa_n 56._o 2_o &_o 58._o 13._o on_o the_o sabbath_n for_o these_o work_n of_o darkness_n be_v above_o all_o other_o most_o servile_a and_o slavish_a see_v thereby_o we_o make_v ourselves_o the_o vassal_n of_o satan_n §._o sect._n 5_o of_o the_o spiritual_a sanctification_n &_o the_o outward_a rest_n and_o this_o be_v the_o rest_n require_v on_o the_o sabbath_n the_o sanctification_n of_o this_o rest_n be_v either_o by_o use_v the_o mean_n or_o do_v the_o work_n of_o sanctification_n and_o this_o be_v do_v both_o public_o and_o private_o public_o by_o use_v the_o public_a mean_n of_o sanctification_n in_o the_o service_n of_o god_n and_o this_o be_v do_v first_o of_o the_o minister_n by_o public_a pray_v in_o the_o congregation_n preach_v and_o read_v the_o word_n and_o administration_n of_o the_o sacrament_n second_o the_o people_n by_o frequent_v the_o assembly_n in_o the_o beginning_n and_o continue_v to_o the_o end_n of_o divine_a service_n and_o be_v there_o by_z carrying_z and_o behave_v themselves_o religious_o diligent_o &_o upright_o in_o call_v upon_o god_n name_n hear_v the_o word_n and_o in_o the_o right_a use_n of_o the_o sacrament_n the_o 2._o levit._fw-la 19_o 30._o &_o 23._o 2._o 1._o cor._n 16._o 2._o public_a work_n of_o sanctification_n be_v almesdeed_n and_o collection_n for_o the_o poor_a private_o the_o sabbath_n be_v sanctify_v by_o our_o preparation_n to_o god_n public_a service_n which_o chief_o consist_v in_o meditation_n and_o prayer_n and_o after_o the_o public_a service_n by_o meditate_v on_o the_o word_n hear_v and_o apply_v it_o to_o our_o own_o use_n and_o by_o holy_a conference_n with_o other_o unto_o which_o duty_n respect_v the_o public_a worship_n we_o be_v to_o add_v and_o use_v these_o other_o mean_n of_o sanctify_v the_o remainder_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n read_v of_o the_o scripture_n or_o other_o religious_a &_o holy_a writing_n meditation_n on_o god_n word_n 1._o psal_n 92._o 1._o and_o work_n especial_o of_o creation_n preservation_n and_o redemption_n invocation_n by_o prayer_n thanksgiving_n and_o sing_v of_o psalm_n and_o final_o godly_a conference_n upon_o some_o fit_a subject_n which_o best_o fort_v to_o the_o present_a occasion_n and_o tend_v to_o the_o use_n of_o edification_n unto_o which_o mean_n we_o must_v add_v the_o private_a work_n of_o sanctification_n which_o be_v the_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o appertain_v chief_o either_o to_o the_o body_n as_o the_o give_v of_o alm_n visit_v the_o sick_a and_o prisoner_n cure_v disease_n etc._n etc._n or_o else_o to_o the_o soul_n as_o teach_v the_o ignorant_a reclaim_v those_o who_o be_v seduce_v by_o error_n admonish_v those_o who_o fail_v of_o their_o duty_n by_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n rebuke_v the_o scandalous_a and_o wilful_a offender_n exhort_v the_o backward_a and_o sluggish_a comfort_v the_o distress_a counsel_v they_o for_o the_o good_a of_o their_o soul_n that_o need_v counsel_n and_o reconcile_a those_o who_o we_o know_v to_o be_v at_o variance_n but_o we_o must_v not_o only_o sanctify_v the_o sabbath_n but_o also_o as_o a_o special_a help_n and_o mean_n hereof_o we_o must_v remember_v to_o do_v it_o that_o be_v use_v all_o providence_n and_o care_n devotion_n and_o diligence_n about_o these_o duty_n of_o sanctification_n before_o the_o sabbath_n we_o must_v so_o forecast_v our_o 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which_o be_v to_o strengthen_v the_o flesh_n against_o the_o spirit_n and_o to_o put_v weapon_n into_o it_o hand_n 11._o rom._n 8._o 13._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 11._o whereby_o it_o will_v mortal_o stab_v and_o wound_v we_o but_o what_o then_o shall_v our_o servant_n have_v no_o time_n of_o recreation_n who_o have_v wrought_v hard_o all_o the_o week_n i_o answer_v to_o they_o that_o be_v weary_v with_o labour_n the_o rest_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n be_v the_o best_a and_o fit_a recreation_n for_o the_o refresh_n of_o their_o body_n and_o if_o they_o be_v spiritually-minded_n the_o exercise_n of_o the_o sabbath_n before_o speak_v of_o be_v the_o best_a recreation_n for_o the_o cheer_v of_o the_o heart_n and_o mind_n for_o who_o can_v reasonable_o think_v when_o a_o man_n be_v tire_v with_o the_o week_n labour_n that_o violent_a exercise_n which_o be_v require_v to_o many_o recreation_n and_o bodily_a labour_n to_o the_o most_o shall_v recreate_v a_o man_n more_o than_o a_o holy_a and_o religious_a rest_n hear_v the_o word_n sing_v of_o psalm_n holy_a conference_n and_o such_o like_a if_o carnal_a love_n do_v not_o take_v away_o all_o appetite_n from_o these_o and_o supply_v spirit_n and_o strength_n for_o the_o achieve_v of_o the_o other_o yea_o but_o we_o must_v take_v our_o servant_n as_o they_o be_v and_o have_v some_o respect_n to_o humane_a frailty_n and_o infirmity_n and_o though_o we_o may_v persuade_v they_o to_o delight_v in_o spiritual_a exercise_n yet_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n till_o they_o be_v alike_o spiritually-minded_n with_o we_o we_o must_v give_v they_o liberty_n to_o use_v those_o recreation_n wherein_o they_o take_v pleasure_n well_o let_v it_o be_v so_o yet_o be_v it_o necessary_a that_o the_o lord_n day_n must_v be_v the_o time_n allot_v to_o these_o sport_n will_v we_o lay_v sacrilegious_a hand_n upon_o this_o day_n which_o he_o have_v appropriate_v unto_o his_o service_n and_o convert_v it_o to_o our_o own_o use_n and_o pleasure_n and_o 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for_o the_o good_a of_o our_o own_o and_o our_o servant_n soul_n and_o for_o the_o further_a and_o assure_v of_o our_o own_o and_o their_o everlasting_a salvation_n rather_o therefore_o if_o recreation_n be_v necessary_a for_o our_o servant_n let_v we_o allot_v some_o of_o our_o own_o time_n in_o the_o six_o day_n for_o this_o use_n then_o rob_v the_o lord_n of_o any_o part_n of_o his_o day_n unto_o which_o we_o have_v no_o right_n and_o not_o conclude_v with_o this_o childish_a yet_o devilish_a sophistry_n that_o see_v of_o necessity_n they_o must_v have_v some_o time_n for_o their_o sport_n therefore_o it_o must_v be_v on_o the_o lord_n day_n rather_o than_o any_o of_o our_o own_o as_o if_o we_o will_v say_v they_o must_v needs_o have_v some_o money_n to_o spend_v on_o their_o pleasure_n and_o therefore_o to_o get_v it_o they_o must_v rob_v by_o the_o highway_n or_o pick_v other_o man_n purse_n but_o not_o have_v a_o penny_n of_o our_o allowance_n now_o if_o those_o recreation_n which_o at_o other_o time_n be_v lawful_a or_o of_o indifferent_a nature_n be_v on_o the_o lord_n day_n forbid_v as_o unlawful_a then_o what_o shall_v we_o say_v of_o such_o as_o be_v at_o no_o time_n lawful_a but_o simple_o evil_a and_o wicked_a in_o which_o notwithstanding_o many_o that_o profess_v christianity_n spend_v a_o great_a part_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n as_o if_o they_o will_v consecrate_v a_o feast_n to_o bacchus_n or_o venus_n yea_o the_o devil_n himself_o who_o work_n they_o be_v rather_o than_o unto_o god_n who_o be_v pure_a and_o holy_a condemn_v and_o abhor_v these_o fruit_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o work_n of_o darkness_n as_o odious_a and_o abominable_a §._o sect._n 4_o that_o we_o must_v rest_v from_o sin_n of_o all_o kind_n on_o the_o lord_n day_n three_o our_o care_n must_v principal_o be_v on_o the_o lord_n day_n to_o abstain_v from_o all_o sin_n which_o above_o all_o other_o be_v to_o be_v esteem_v the_o most_o servile_a work_n see_v the_o commit_v thereof_o be_v the_o base_a service_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o our_o own_o carnal_a lust_n in_o which_o regard_n as_o we_o must_v at_o all_o time_n avoid_v it_o so_o especial_o on_o the_o lord_n day_n which_o be_v a_o holy_a rest_n consecrate_v to_o his_o worship_n and_o service_n see_v we_o can_v offer_v unto_o he_o a_o great_a indignity_n then_o to_o serve_v the_o devil_n in_o the_o work_n of_o darkness_n when_o we_o shall_v serve_v he_o in_o the_o exercise_n of_o piety_n and_o religion_n and_o as_o we_o be_v careful_o and_o conscionable_o to_o avoid_v all_o kind_n of_o sin_n so_o those_o principal_o wherewith_o the_o lord_n day_n be_v most_o ordinary_o profane_v which_o be_v the_o sin_n of_o the_o time_n and_o country_n will_v by_o the_o contagion_n of_o evil_a example_n most_o easy_o poison_v and_o infect_v we_o if_o we_o do_v not_o wary_o avoid_v they_o among_o these_o we_o may_v number_v proud_a and_o laborious_a curiosity_n in_o deck_v and_o adorn_v of_o the_o body_n which_o do_v so_o whole_o take_v up_o the_o time_n of_o some_o especial_o of_o the_o weak_a sex_n that_o they_o have_v scarce_o any_o leisure_n for_o any_o spiritual_a exercise_n whereby_o they_o shall_v private_o serve_v god_n and_o prepare_v themselves_o for_o his_o public_a worship_n in_o the_o congregation_n second_o excessive_a and_o unnecessary_a feast_n especial_o of_o our_o equal_n by_o which_o servant_n ordinary_o be_v more_o toil_v then_o on_o any_o other_o day_n in_o the_o week_n and_o so_o whole_o take_v up_o with_o these_o business_n that_o they_o can_v seldom_o come_v to_o the_o house_n of_o god_n to_o do_v he_o service_n so_o that_o as_o david_n sometime_o seem_v to_o envy_v the_o happiness_n 3._o psal_n 84._o 3._o of_o the_o sparrow_n and_o swallow_n which_o have_v that_o liberty_n of_o come_v into_o the_o tabernacle_n which_o he_o want_v so_o have_v these_o poor_a cook_n and_o servant_n cause_n not_o only_o to_o envy_v they_o but_o even_o their_o master_n hawk_n and_o dog_n which_o 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oppress_v the_o heart_n surcharge_v the_o stomach_n and_o fill_v the_o head_n with_o drowsy_a fume_n they_o make_v we_o more_o fit_a to_o sleep_v then_o either_o to_o pray_v or_o hear_v or_o meditate_v or_o to_o perform_v any_o other_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n and_o unto_o these_o we_o may_v add_v dispatch_v of_o slight_a business_n which_o be_v think_v scarce_o worth_a the_o while_n upon_o the_o week_n day_n as_o unnecessary_a journey_n and_o idle_a visitation_n cast_v up_o our_o account_n and_o set_v our_o reckon_n straight_o carry_v home_n of_o work_n do_v the_o week_n before_o give_v direction_n and_o instruction_n to_o our_o servant_n for_o the_o dispatch_a of_o their_o business_n the_o week_n follow_v and_o such_o like_a §._o sect._n 5_o that_o we_o must_v not_o think_v our_o
hand_n for_o evermore_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o the_o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n of_o nature_n will_v suffer_v and_o not_o disable_v we_o through_o drowzinesse_n cause_v by_o want_n of_o sufficient_a sleep_n unto_o the_o public_a duty_n of_o god_n service_n and_o therefore_o far_o be_v it_o from_o we_o that_o profess_v christianity_n to_o imitate_v the_o practice_n of_o carnal_a worldling_n who_o rise_v betimes_o upon_o the_o week_n day_n to_o go_v about_o their_o own_o business_n but_o when_o the_o lord_n day_n come_v lie_v long_o in_o bed_n and_o as_o they_o say_v take_v up_o their_o pennyworth_n of_o sleep_n in_o which_o they_o be_v scant_v by_o their_o earthly_a employment_n because_o they_o think_v it_o a_o idle_a time_n wherein_o they_o have_v nothing_o to_o do_v save_v to_o make_v themselves_o ready_a and_o go_v to_o church_n but_o rather_o according_a to_o our_o profession_n let_v we_o imitate_v the_o example_n of_o our_o saviour_n 38._o mar._n 1._o 35_o 38._o christ_n who_o do_v awake_v betimes_o to_o do_v the_o work_n of_o god_n rise_v before_o day_n to_o pray_v and_o afterward_o preach_v in_o the_o synagogue_n §._o sect._n 2_o of_o meditation_n fit_a to_o be_v use_v on_o the_o lord_n day_n second_o be_v awaken_v out_o of_o sleep_n we_o must_v in_o the_o first_o place_n settle_v ourselves_o to_o perform_v those_o religious_a and_o holy_a duty_n belong_v to_o every_o morning_n of_o which_o we_o have_v former_o speak_v but_o with_o these_o difference_n first_o that_o we_o respect_v in_o they_o the_o lord_n day_n and_o make_v special_a application_n of_o they_o unto_o that_o present_a occasion_n and_o second_o that_o we_o do_v in_o a_o extraordinary_a manner_n stir_v up_o ourselves_o to_o perform_v they_o with_o more_o ardent_a zeal_n and_o great_a devotion_n then_o at_o any_o other_o time_n for_o example_n we_o must_v awake_v with_o god_n and_o in_o our_o first_o thought_n set_v he_o before_o we_o and_o ourselves_o in_o his_o presence_n that_o we_o may_v 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sight_n and_o may_v whole_o tend_v to_o the_o advancement_n of_o his_o glory_n the_o edification_n of_o our_o brethren_n the_o enrich_n of_o our_o soul_n with_o all_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o the_o further_a and_o assure_v of_o our_o salvation_n after_o which_o short_a prayer_n we_o be_v to_o spend_v some_o time_n in_o holy_a meditation_n the_o subject_n and_o matter_n whereof_o may_v be_v the_o infinite_a and_o inestimable_a love_n and_o mercy_n of_o god_n innumerable_a way_n show_v unto_o we_o but_o especial_o in_o give_v unto_o we_o his_o only_o beget_v and_o dear_o belove_a son_n to_o die_v for_o our_o sin_n and_o as_o this_o day_n to_o arise_v again_o for_o our_o justification_n in_o which_o we_o may_v enlarge_v ourselves_o as_o time_n and_o leisure_n will_v serve_v by_o call_v to_o our_o remembrance_n the_o particular_a part_n of_o christ_n passion_n as_o his_o misery_n and_o affliction_n in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o his_o life_n his_o betray_n and_o apprehension_n his_o 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when_o we_o observe_v how_o serviceable_a they_o be_v to_o man_n to_o think_v how_o much_o more_o diligent_a we_o shall_v be_v in_o serve_v our_o great_a lord_n and_o master_n who_o have_v give_v both_o to_o they_o and_o we_o our_o birth_n and_o be_v more_o particular_o when_o we_o behold_v the_o earth_n whereof_o we_o be_v make_v let_v we_o take_v occasion_n to_o think_v of_o our_o own_o baseness_n and_o that_o we_o shall_v be_v resolve_v into_o earth_n again_o when_o we_o see_v the_o flower_n of_o the_o field_n let_v we_o think_v of_o the_o momentany_a mutability_n of_o worldly_a prosperity_n and_o of_o 6._o eccl._n 12._o 7._o esa_n 40._o 6._o our_o own_o mortality_n who_o be_v like_a unto_o they_o when_o we_o look_v upon_o the_o sun_n glorious_a brightness_n let_v we_o take_v occasion_n thereby_o to_o think_v of_o god_n glorious_a majesty_n and_o of_o the_o glory_n and_o brightness_n of_o the_o saint_n in_o heaven_n who_o shall_v far_o exceed_v it_o of_o which_o we_o have_v our_o saviour_n christ_n a_o example_n for_o 6._o job._n 4._o and_o the_o 6._o our_o imitation_n who_o take_v occasion_n from_o corporal_a bread_n and_o water_n to_o discourse_v of_o the_o spiritual_a manna_n and_o water_n of_o life_n from_o a_o worldly_a feast_n to_o 39_o luk._n 14._o 15_o 16_o 17._o job._n 7._o 38_o 39_o speak_v of_o a_o spiritual_a banquet_n and_o of_o the_o live_a water_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n give_v to_o all_o that_o believe_v in_o he_o and_o this_o be_v a_o fit_a and_o profitable_a exercise_n on_o the_o lord_n day_n commend_v unto_o we_o by_o the_o scripture_n and_o practice_n of_o the_o church_n as_o hereby_o it_o appear_v in_o that_o the_o psalm_n which_o be_v 92._o psal_n 92._o special_o appoint_v for_o the_o sabbath_n contain_v in_o it_o for_o the_o most_o part_n a_o meditation_n upon_o the_o work_n of_o god_n §._o sect._n 4_o that_o the_o evening_n must_v be_v spend_v â—n_o religious_a exercise_n in_o the_o evening_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n we_o 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and_o holy_a spirit_n will_v bless_v unto_o we_o the_o mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n and_o ministry_n of_o his_o word_n whereof_o we_o have_v be_v partaker_n on_o that_o day_n write_v the_o thing_n we_o have_v learn_v in_o our_o memory_n and_o heart_n and_o enable_v we_o to_o put_v they_o in_o practice_n and_o to_o make_v use_n of_o they_o in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n and_o final_o as_o we_o be_v to_o praise_n god_n for_o all_o his_o other_o mercy_n so_o particular_o for_o give_v we_o time_n to_o sanctify_v his_o sabbath_n and_o suffer_v we_o to_o enjoy_v the_o bless_a light_n of_o his_o word_n and_o gospel_n for_o grant_v we_o liberty_n with_o such_o peace_n and_o safety_n to_o tread_v in_o his_o court_n and_o to_o make_v our_o suit_n and_o supplication_n know_v unto_o he_o with_o assurance_n to_o have_v they_o hear_v and_o grant_v and_o thus_o have_v finish_v this_o holy_a exercise_n and_o the_o time_n of_o sleep_n approach_v we_o must_v prepare_v ourselves_o 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§._o sect._n 2_o that_o we_o must_v in_o our_o fast_a abstain_v for_o the_o most_o part_n from_o all_o worldly_a comfort_n and_o as_o we_o must_v thus_o total_o abstain_v from_o meat_n and_o drink_n so_o must_v we_o in_o the_o great_a part_n from_o all_o other_o bodily_a and_o worldly_a comfort_n 18._o col._n 4._o 2._o eph._n 6._o 18._o and_o delight_n and_o much_o more_o moderate_v ourselves_o in_o the_o use_n of_o they_o so_o far_o forth_o as_o will_v stand_v with_o necessity_n and_o comeliness_n then_o at_o other_o time_n thus_o we_o must_v abridge_v ourselves_o from_o some_o part_n of_o our_o ordinary_a sleep_n that_o by_o this_o bodily_a wake_n we_o may_v be_v more_o ready_a to_o keep_v the_o spiritual_a watch_n &_o have_v more_o time_n to_o spend_v in_o religious_a and_o spiritual_a duty_n as_o also_o that_o we_o may_v hereby_o testify_v our_o humiliation_n acknowledge_v ourselves_o unworthy_a as_o of_o other_o blessing_n so_o of_o our_o ordinary_a rest_n and_o sleep_v to_o 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lord_n injoin_v we_o 13._o levit._fw-la 23._o 36._o esa_n 58._o 13._o that_o in_o this_o sabbath_n of_o humiliation_n we_o do_v not_o our_o own_o pleasure_n walk_v in_o our_o own_o way_n nor_o speak_v our_o own_o word_n the_o which_o rest_n be_v necessary_a on_o this_o day_n that_o we_o may_v consecrate_v it_o whole_o unto_o the_o lord_n by_o spend_v it_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n without_o distraction_n and_o also_o that_o we_o may_v hereby_o be_v put_v in_o mind_n of_o our_o rest_n from_o sin_n for_o if_o the_o work_n of_o our_o calling_n which_o be_v lawful_a in_o themselves_o may_v not_o on_o this_o day_n be_v lawful_o do_v then_o how_o odious_a must_v we_o needs_o think_v will_v it_o be_v unto_o god_n if_o do_v the_o work_n of_o darkness_n we_o serve_v the_o world_n the_o devil_n and_o our_o own_o flesh_n now_o the_o time_n of_o this_o bodily_a exercise_n which_o it_o be_v to_o continue_v may_v be_v diverse_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o diverse_a occasion_n which_o require_v great_a or_o lesser_a humiliation_n and_o the_o diverse_a state_n of_o man_n body_n as_o they_o be_v able_a to_o hold_v out_o in_o this_o exercise_n without_o impayr_v of_o their_o health_n the_o ordinary_a time_n of_o a_o fast_o be_v the_o space_n of_o four_o and_o twenty_o hour_n or_o of_o a_o natural_a day_n from_o supper_n time_n on_o one_o day_n to_o supper_n time_n on_o another_o or_o from_o dinner_n to_o dinner_n though_o this_o be_v less_o fit_a and_o more_o rare_o use_v because_o it_o shall_v be_v a_o whole_a day_n that_o be_v consecrate_v unto_o god_n as_o a_o sabbath_n of_o humiliation_n and_o not_o part_n of_o two_o day_n so_o the_o lord_n injoin_v it_o say_v it_o shall_v be_v unto_o you_o a_o sabbath_n of_o rest_n and_o you_o shall_v afflict_v 35._o levit._fw-la 23._o 36._o jud._n 20._o 26._o jos_n 7._o 6._o 2._o sam._n 1_o 12._o &_o 3._o 35._o your_o soul_n in_o the_o nine_o day_n of_o the_o month_n at_o even_o from_o even_o to_o even_o shall_v you_o celebrate_v your_o sabbath_n the_o which_o be_v according_o observe_v by_o the_o faithful_a from_o time_n to_o time_n but_o when_o the_o occasion_n have_v be_v extraordinary_o great_a and_o the_o cause_n of_o humiliation_n of_o great_a weight_n and_o importance_n the_o faithful_a have_v prolong_v the_o time_n of_o their_o fast_n to_o testify_v their_o sorrow_n for_o their_o sin_n so_o much_o the_o more_o and_o that_o with_o great_a fervency_n they_o may_v implore_v god_n mercy_n for_o the_o deliverance_n of_o they_o from_o some_o imminent_a danger_n of_o fearful_a destruction_n in_o which_o case_n hester_n &_o the_o jew_n continue_v their_o fast_n three_o day_n together_o daniel_n 9_o hest_n 4._o 16_o 17._o dan._n 10._o 2_o 3._o act._n 9_o 9_o one_o and_o twenty_o day_n paul_n three_o day_n to_o the_o end_n that_o have_v a_o long_a time_n for_o this_o exercise_n their_o humiliation_n may_v be_v the_o great_a and_o their_o heart_n more_o thorough_o touch_v with_o a_o thorough_a sense_n of_o their_o sin_n and_o with_o a_o lively_a feel_n of_o their_o distress_a estate_n than_o they_o can_v have_v be_v in_o a_o short_a time_n §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o inward_a and_o spiritual_a exercise_n in_o our_o fast_n the_o second_o part_n of_o the_o christian_a fast_o be_v the_o inward_a and_o spiritual_a exercise_n which_o be_v the_o end_n of_o the_o outward_a and_o without_o which_o it_o be_v of_o no_o 17._o 1._o tim._n 4._o 8._o rom._n 14._o 17._o value_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o bodily_a exercise_n profit_v little_a but_o godliness_n be_v profitable_a unto_o all_o thing_n and_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n consist_v not_o in_o meat_n and_o drink_n but_o righteousness_n and_o peace_n and_o joy_n in_o the_o holy_a ghost_n in_o which_o regard_n the_o lord_n have_v always_o reject_v the_o outward_a fast_o as_o hypocritical_a and_o superstitious_a if_o the_o inward_a fast_o be_v not_o join_v with_o it_o thus_o he_o charge_v the_o jew_n that_o they_o fast_v to_o themselves_o and_o not_o to_o he_o when_o they_o rest_v in_o the_o external_a abstinence_n and_o bodily_a humiliation_n and_o tell_v they_o that_o if_o they_o will_v keep_v a_o fast_o which_o shall_v be_v acceptable_a unto_o he_o they_o must_v execute_v judgement_n and_o show_v mercy_n and_o compassion_n every_o man_n to_o his_o brother_n and_o not_o oppress_v the_o fatherless_a 10._o zach._n 7._o 5_o 6_o 9_o 10._o stranger_n and_o poor_a nor_o so_o much_o as_o imagine_v evil_a against_o their_o brother_n in_o their_o heart_n so_o elsewhere_o he_o reject_v the_o fast_a of_o the_o jew_n because_o therein_o they_o only_o afflict_v their_o soul_n with_o bodily_a abstinence_n and_o do_v hang_v down_o their_o head_n like_o a_o bulrush_n for_o a_o day_n and_o do_v spread_v sackcloth_n 8._o esa_n
neglect_n of_o the_o duty_n of_o thy_o service_n and_o our_o weak_a &_o imperfect_a performance_n when_o we_o have_v undertake_v they_o our_o profanation_n of_o thy_o sabbath_n and_o abuse_v of_o thy_o holy_a ordinance_n our_o little_a profit_v by_o those_o plentiful_a mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n which_o for_o a_o long_a time_n thou_o have_v gracious_o afford_v we_o either_o for_o the_o increase_n of_o save_v knowledge_n the_o strengthen_n of_o our_o faith_n or_o bring_v forth_o fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n our_o want_n of_o faith_n and_o fervency_n of_o spirit_n in_o call_v upon_o thy_o name_n our_o want_n of_o reverence_n and_o attention_n in_o hear_v thy_o word_n our_o many_o distraction_n and_o wander_a thought_n our_o want_n of_o care_n to_o treasure_n it_o up_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o of_o conscience_n to_o make_v a_o holy_a use_n of_o it_o in_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n by_o all_o which_o and_o innumerable_a other_o sin_n we_o acknowledge_v good_a lord_n that_o we_o have_v just_o deserve_v to_o be_v deprive_v of_o all_o mean_n of_o our_o salvation_n and_o that_o thou_o shall_v take_v away_o from_o we_o the_o food_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o cause_v they_o to_o perish_v through_o spiritual_a famine_n or_o that_o thou_o shall_v turn_v our_o meat_n into_o poison_n and_o make_v it_o to_o become_v the_o savour_n of_o death_n to_o our_o deep_a condemnation_n which_o in_o it_o own_o nature_n be_v the_o savour_n of_o life_n unto_o life_n and_o thy_o own_o strong_a power_n unto_o salvation_n but_o we_o beseech_v thou_o good_a lord_n for_o thy_o son_n sake_n to_o be_v gracious_a unto_o we_o in_o the_o free_a pardon_n of_o these_o and_o all_o other_o our_o sin_n and_o see_v he_o have_v full_o satisfy_v thy_o justice_n by_o that_o all-sufficient_a sacrifice_n which_o he_o have_v once_o offer_v upon_o his_o cross_n be_v reconcile_v unto_o we_o in_o he_o and_o cleanse_v we_o thorough_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n that_o they_o may_v not_o be_v as_o a_o wall_n of_o separation_n to_o stop_v from_o we_o thy_o blessing_n nor_o as_o strong_a chain_n to_o pull_v down_o upon_o we_o thy_o judgement_n and_o punishment_n either_o in_o this_o world_n or_o in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v and_o be_v thus_o free_v from_o all_o our_o sin_n let_v we_o devote_v ourselves_o whole_o to_o thy_o service_n which_o that_o we_o may_v perform_v with_o great_a cheerfulness_n and_o diligence_n let_v we_o have_v the_o comfortable_a assurance_n of_o this_o thy_o mercy_n in_o the_o remission_n of_o our_o sin_n seal_v in_o our_o heart_n by_o thy_o good_a spirit_n witness_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o be_v thy_o child_n by_o adoption_n and_o grace_n and_o thereby_o not_o only_o seal_v we_o up_o unto_o the_o day_n of_o our_o redemption_n but_o also_o sanctify_v we_o throughout_o in_o our_o body_n and_o soul_n by_o the_o mortification_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o our_o spiritual_a quicken_n in_o the_o inner_a man_n that_o we_o may_v in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n serve_v and_o please_v thou_o but_o in_o a_o more_o especial_a manner_n we_o beseech_v thou_o good_a lord_n to_o sanctify_v we_o that_o we_o may_v sanctify_v this_o thy_o sabbath_n and_o assist_v we_o by_o thy_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n that_o we_o may_v so_o perform_v the_o religious_a duty_n of_o thy_o service_n as_o that_o we_o may_v be_v make_v more_o holy_a and_o enable_v unto_o the_o lead_n of_o such_o a_o christian_a life_n as_o may_v be_v acceptable_a in_o thy_o sight_n take_v away_o from_o we_o the_o corruption_n of_o our_o nature_n whereby_o we_o be_v make_v backward_o and_o untoward_a to_o the_o duty_n of_o thy_o service_n and_o make_v we_o willing_a to_o sequester_v ourselves_o from_o all_o worldly_a affair_n that_o we_o may_v whole_o be_v employ_v in_o they_o let_v we_o rejoice_v in_o thy_o sabbath_n as_o be_v the_o time_n of_o our_o spiritual_a refection_n and_o the_o market_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o let_v we_o not_o rest_v in_o a_o formal_a keep_n of_o they_o but_o perform_v the_o duty_n require_v in_o they_o with_o all_o care_n and_o good_a conscience_n not_o only_o in_o the_o outward_a man_n but_o with_o our_o heart_n and_o soul_n in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n free_v we_o from_o carnal_a weariness_n as_o think_v the_o time_n long_o till_o they_o be_v pass_v but_o know_v that_o time_n to_o be_v best_a spend_v which_o be_v employ_v in_o thy_o service_n let_v we_o take_v most_o comfort_n and_o contentment_n in_o it_o enable_v we_o good_a lord_n by_o private_a preparation_n to_o fit_v ourselves_o for_o thy_o public_a service_n meditate_v on_o our_o want_n that_o we_o may_v use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v supply_v and_o on_o our_o special_a sin_n &_o corruption_n that_o we_o may_v get_v spiritual_a strength_n against_o they_o and_o implore_v the_o assistance_n of_o thy_o good_a spirit_n that_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v thereby_o to_o perform_v in_o a_o holy_a manner_n all_o duty_n which_o thou_o require_v let_v we_o keep_v a_o holy_a rest_n unto_o thou_o and_o abstain_v not_o only_o from_o the_o ordinary_a work_n of_o our_o calling_n and_o worldly_a affair_n but_o also_o from_o all_o carnal_a pleasure_n and_o sensual_a delight_n suffer_v not_o our_o thought_n to_o be_v take_v up_o with_o worldly_a or_o wicked_a cogitation_n but_o let_v our_o mind_n be_v exercise_v in_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a meditation_n set_a a_o watch_n before_o our_o mouth_n that_o we_o may_v not_o on_o thy_o holy_a day_n speak_v our_o own_o word_n nor_o utter_v any_o idle_a vain_a worldly_a or_o wicked_a speech_n but_o let_v our_o tongue_n speak_v to_o thy_o praise_n and_o be_v exercise_v in_o holy_a &_o religious_a conference_n tend_v to_o the_o mutual_a edification_n one_o of_o another_o let_v we_o not_o content_v ourselves_o with_o a_o mere_a cessation_n from_o our_o labour_n but_o refer_v this_o rest_n to_o holiness_n as_o the_o main_a end_n thereof_o without_o which_o the_o outward_a rest_n be_v but_o vain_a and_o with_o the_o external_a let_v we_o join_v the_o internal_a rest_n from_o sin_n exercise_v ourselves_o in_o repentance_n from_o dead_a work_n make_v we_o careful_a in_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n which_o thou_o have_v ordain_v for_o the_o sanctify_a of_o thy_o day_n both_o public_o and_o private_o and_o let_v we_o with_o one_o hart_n and_o voice_n join_v with_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o congregation_n in_o all_o the_o part_n of_o thy_o service_n enable_v all_o thy_o minister_n in_o all_o place_n and_o he_o especial_o to_o who_o charge_n thou_o have_v commit_v we_o that_o they_o may_v break_v unto_o we_o the_o bread_n of_o life_n and_o right_o divide_v thy_o word_n for_o our_o spiritual_a nourishment_n furnish_v they_o with_o all_o gift_n and_o grace_n necessary_a for_o their_o high_a call_n and_o let_v they_o deliver_v thy_o truth_n as_o in_o thy_o presence_n faithful_o and_o powerful_o true_o and_o sincere_o and_o so_o assist_v they_o with_o the_o inward_a work_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n that_o thy_o word_n may_v be_v effectual_a for_o the_o conversion_n edification_n and_o salvation_n of_o their_o hearer_n enable_v we_o by_o the_o same_o spirit_n to_o call_v upon_o thou_o with_o faith_n &_o fervency_n and_o with_o all_o love_n and_o thankfulness_n to_o praise_v thou_o for_o all_o thy_o blessing_n vouchsafe_v unto_o us._n let_v we_o with_o all_o due_a reverence_n &_o attention_n hear_v thy_o word_n lay_v it_o up_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o memory_n and_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o it_o in_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n give_v we_o grace_v also_o o_o lord_n to_o sanctify_v thy_o sabbath_n private_o by_o perform_v by_o ourselves_o and_o in_o our_o own_o family_n those_o private_a duty_n which_o be_v special_o require_v on_o this_o thy_o day_n let_v we_o meditate_v on_o thy_o word_n after_o we_o have_v hear_v it_o and_o apply_v it_o unto_o ourselves_o for_o our_o own_o use_n let_v we_o meditate_v on_o thy_o marvelous_a work_n of_o creation_n preservation_n and_o redemption_n but_o especial_o on_o the_o death_n and_o resurrection_n of_o our_o lord_n and_o saviour_n that_o they_o may_v be_v effectual_a to_o mortify_v our_o sin_n and_o to_o quicken_v we_o unto_o newness_n of_o life_n let_v we_o spend_v our_o time_n in_o religious_a exercise_n and_o in_o the_o work_n of_o charity_n &_o mercy_n as_o be_v those_o sacrifice_n wherein_o thou_o most_o delight_v but_o especial_o in_o those_o spiritual_a duty_n which_o tend_v to_o the_o salvation_n of_o our_o own_o and_o other_o soul_n take_v care_n not_o only_o to_o sanctify_v thy_o holy_a day_n ourselves_o but_o as_o much_o as_o in_o we_o lie_v that_o it_o may_v be_v sanctify_v by_o all_o those_o who_o any_o way_n belong_v to_o our_o charge_n accept_v of_o our_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n
cap._n xl._n that_o we_o must_v sanctify_v our_o rest_n by_o consecrate_v it_o to_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n 388_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o must_v rise_v betimes_o on_o the_o lord_n day_n 388_o 2_o of_o meditation_n fit_a to_o be_v use_v on_o the_o lord_n day_n 389_o 3_o of_o prayer_n thanksgiving_n and_o read_v private_o 390_o 4_o duty_n to_o be_v perform_v when_o we_o be_v go_v to_o church_n 392_o cap._n xli_o of_o public_a duty_n to_o be_v perform_v on_o the_o lord_n day_n 393_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o must_v join_v with_o the_o congregation_n in_o all_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n 393_o 2_o of_o hear_v the_o word_n and_o what_o be_v require_v unto_o it_o 393_o 3_o that_o we_o must_v stay_v in_o the_o church_n from_o the_o begin_n to_o the_o end_n of_o the_o sermon_n 395_o 4_o of_o our_o duty_n in_o receive_v the_o lord_n supper_n 396_o 5_o of_o our_o duty_n when_o baptism_n be_v administer_v 396_o cap._n xlii_o of_o such_o duty_n as_o be_v to_o be_v perform_v on_o the_o lord_n day_n after_o our_o come_n from_o the_o church_n 398_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o must_v meditate_v upon_o that_o which_o we_o have_v hear_v 398_o 2._o 3._o of_o family_n exercise_n on_o the_o lord_n day_n 398_o 4._o that_o the_o evening_n must_v be_v spend_v in_o religious_a exercise_n 400_o 5_o that_o all_o our_o service_n must_v be_v do_v in_o integrity_n and_o sincerity_n of_o heart_n 401_o the_o four_o book_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n contain_v in_o it_o the_o property_n of_o it_o and_o all_o the_o duty_n require_v unto_o it_o p._n 403_o cap._n i._n that_o all_o duty_n universal_o of_o godly_a life_n must_v be_v perform_v in_o sincerity_n and_o integrity_n of_o heart_n 403_o sect._n 1._o that_o universal_a and_o total_a obedience_n be_v require_v 403_o 2_o of_o integrity_n and_o sincerity_n 404_o 3_o reason_n move_v we_o to_o embrace_v integrity_n and_o sincerity_n first_o because_o the_o lord_n chief_o love_v and_o delight_v in_o it_o 404_o 4_o that_o our_o imperfect_a obedience_n be_v accept_v of_o god_n if_o it_o be_v do_v in_o sincerity_n and_o integrity_n 405_o 5_o that_o the_o soundness_n of_o all_o grace_n and_o holy_a duty_n consist_v in_o the_o sincerity_n of_o they_o 406_o 6_o of_o the_o reward_n of_o sincerity_n and_o integrity_n 406_o cap._n ii_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v attain_v unto_o sincerity_n and_o integrity_n 407_o sect._n 1._o the_o first_o mean_n to_o set_v god_n before_o our_o eye_n and_o ourselves_o in_o his_o presence_n 407_o 2_o the_o second_o to_o meditate_v on_o the_o excellency_n profit_n and_o necessity_n of_o it_o 408_o 3_o the_o three_o mean_n to_o consider_v that_o if_o we_o be_v sincere_a we_o shall_v want_v nothing_o 408_o 4_o the_o four_o mean_n be_v to_o watch_v over_o our_o heart_n 409_o cap._n iii_o that_o we_o must_v join_v with_o inward_a integrity_n the_o service_n of_o the_o body_n and_o outward_a man_n 410_o sect._n 1._o that_o god_n require_v outward_a service_n to_o be_v join_v with_o the_o inward_a 410_o 2_o reason_n move_v we_o to_o perform_v outward_a service_n 411_o 3_o that_o christian_a apology_n and_o outward_a service_n be_v require_v 412_o 4_o that_o we_o must_v practice_v what_o we_o know_v in_o our_o work_n and_o action_n 413_o 5_o diverse_a reason_n persuade_v we_o to_o good_a work_n 414_o 6_o of_o the_o reward_n of_o good_a work_n 415_o cap._n four_o that_o we_o must_v perform_v universal_a obedience_n to_o the_o whole_a will_n of_o god_n 416_o sect._n 1._o that_o only_o universal_a obedience_n to_o god_n will_v and_o word_n be_v accept_v of_o he_o 416_o 2_o that_o we_o must_v perform_v obedience_n to_o both_o table_n joint_o and_o to_o the_o gospel_n as_o well_o as_o the_o law_n 417_o 3_o reason_n persuade_v we_o to_o universal_a obedience_n first_o because_o god_n require_v it_o 418_o 4_o that_o our_o obedience_n can_v be_v sincere_a unless_o it_o be_v universal_a 418_o 5_o that_o without_o total_a obedience_n we_o can_v attain_v to_o heavenly_a happiness_n 419_o cap._n v._o of_o the_o property_n of_o christian_a and_o holy_a duty_n which_o respect_n their_o cause_n efficient_a and_o final_a 420_o sect._n 1._o that_o all_o duty_n shall_v spring_v from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n 420_o 2_o that_o we_o must_v propound_v god_n will_n and_o our_o obedience_n thereunto_o in_o all_o duty_n 420_o 3_o that_o all_o true_a service_n be_v do_v in_o obedience_n to_o god_n will_n 421_o cap._n vi_o of_o those_o property_n which_o respect_v our_o heart_n and_o affection_n 422_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o must_v perform_v all_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n with_o cheerfulness_n 422_o 2_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o this_o cheerfulness_n 423_o 3_o that_o we_o must_v serve_v god_n in_o all_o holy_a duty_n zealous_o and_o devout_o 424_o cap._n vii_o of_o the_o property_n which_o respect_v the_o whole_a man_n and_o first_o diligence_n in_o all_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n 426_o sect._n 1._o that_o this_o diligence_n must_v be_v use_v in_o all_o 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inconstancy_n in_o good_a duty_n 439_o 3_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o constancy_n in_o good_a duty_n 441_o cap._n x._o of_o our_o perseverance_n in_o all_o christian_a duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n 443_o sect._n 1._o that_o we_o must_v persevere_v both_o in_o profession_n and_o practice_n of_o godliness_n 443_o 2_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o perseverance_n 443_o 3_o that_o unless_o we_o persevere_v we_o can_v be_v accept_v of_o god_n 445_o 4_o that_o prayer_n be_v a_o special_a mean_n of_o perseverance_n 446_o the_o five_o book_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n contain_v in_o it_o the_o help_n and_o mean_n which_o enable_v we_o unto_o it_o p._n 448_o cap._n i._n of_o the_o rule_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v direct_v in_o the_o right_a performance_n of_o all_o christian_a duty_n and_o first_o of_o such_o rule_n as_o respect_v the_o cause_n of_o it_o both_o principal_a and_o subordinate_a 448_o sect._n 1._o of_o the_o help_n enable_v we_o to_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n 448_o 2_o 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five_o rule_n be_v that_o we_o must_v chief_o esteem_v choose_v and_o affect_v the_o duty_n of_o godliness_n according_a to_o their_o worth_n and_o excellency_n 458_o 10_o the_o six_o rule_n be_v that_o we_o must_v use_v all_o help_n and_o mean_n which_o may_v enable_v we_o unto_o godliness_n 459_o cap._n ii_o of_o the_o rule_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o respect_v the_o circumstance_n of_o it_o 460_o sect._n 1._o the_o first_o rule_n respect_v the_o circumstance_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v that_o we_o must_v make_v precious_a account_n of_o our_o time_n which_o god_n have_v allot_v we_o for_o his_o service_n 460_o 2_o the_o second_o rule_n be_v that_o we_o must_v not_o stay_v for_o
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unto_o the_o end_n moreover_o we_o may_v have_v a_o sufficient_a ground_n for_o this_o special_a faith_n if_o we_o consider_v that_o the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n be_v 4._o rom._n 6._o 4._o apply_v by_o faith_n be_v as_o effectual_a for_o the_o mortify_n of_o our_o flesh_n and_o sinful_a corruption_n as_o for_o the_o take_v away_o of_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o that_o his_o resurrection_n be_v as_o powerful_a to_o raise_v we_o up_o to_o newness_n of_o life_n in_o this_o world_n as_o to_o the_o life_n of_o glory_n in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v and_o therefore_o they_o that_o have_v part_n in_o christ_n may_v apply_v he_o unto_o themselves_o by_o faith_n for_o assure_a sanctification_n as_o well_o as_o for_o justification_n or_o salvation_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n but_o you_o be_v in_o christ_n jesus_n who_o be_v of_o god_n make_v unto_o we_o wisdom_n and_o righteousness_n and_o sanctification_n and_o redemption_n that_o be_v 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as_o perfect_v and_o what_o they_o do_v seem_v just_a and_o 11._o 1._o king_n 15._o 11._o right_o in_o his_o eye_n whereas_o on_o the_o other_o side_n how_o glorious_a soever_o our_o word_n and_o action_n seem_v to_o be_v yet_o if_o we_o regard_v wickedness_n in_o our_o heart_n the_o lord_n 18._o psal_n 66._o 18._o will_v not_o regard_v we_o nor_o our_o prayer_n if_o we_o will_v not_o lay_v god_n word_n to_o our_o heart_n 2._o mal._n 2._o 2._o to_o give_v glory_n to_o his_o name_n he_o will_v send_v a_o curse_n upon_o we_o by_o which_o even_o his_o blessing_n shall_v be_v accurse_v §._o sect._n 3_o that_o god_n respect_v no_o duty_n unless_o it_o proceed_v from_o a_o pure_a and_o sincere_a heart_n neither_o can_v any_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o we_o perform_v unto_o god_n be_v approve_v of_o he_o until_o our_o heart_n be_v first_o approve_v and_o as_o david_n 6._o 2._o sam._n 3._o 13._o deut._n 6._o 6._o will_v not_o accept_v of_o abners_n service_n nor_o let_v he_o have_v the_o favour_n of_o see_v his_o face_n except_o he_o bring_v his_o wife_n with_o he_o so_o neither_o will_v the_o lord_n regard_v any_o service_n which_o we_o offer_v unto_o he_o if_o we_o leave_v our_o heart_n behind_o we_o which_o be_v above_o all_o other_o part_v espouse_v unto_o he_o by_o solemn_a covenant_n in_o all_o our_o obedience_n the_o heart_n be_v chief_o require_v these_o word_n which_o i_o command_v thou_o this_o day_n shall_v be_v in_o thy_o heart_n you_o shall_v lay_v up_o these_o word_n in_o your_o heart_n and_o in_o your_o soul_n and_o bind_v they_o for_o a_o sign_n upon_o your_o hand_n that_o they_o may_v be_v as_o frontlet_n between_o your_o eye_n and_o again_o set_v your_o heart_n unto_o 46._o deut._n 11._o 18._o &_o 32._o 46._o all_o the_o word_n which_o i_o testify_v among_o you_o this_o day_n in_o our_o conversion_n unto_o god_n the_o heart_n must_v first_o turn_v unto_o he_o turn_v you_o unto_o i_o with_o all_o your_o heart_n etc._n etc._n and_o rend_v your_o heart_n and_o not_o your_o garment_n and_o turn_v unto_o the_o lord_n your_o 13._o joel_n 2._o 12_o 13._o god_n break_v up_o your_o fallow_a ground_n and_o sow_v not_o among_o thorn_n circumcise_v yourselves_o unto_o the_o lord_n and_o take_v away_o the_o foreskin_n of_o your_o heart_n in_o our_o 4._o jer._n 4._o 3_o 4._o spiritual_a warfare_n against_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n the_o court_n of_o guard_n must_v keep_v the_o carefull_a watch_n about_o the_o castle_n of_o our_o heart_n that_o it_o may_v not_o be_v surprise_v neither_o by_o the_o secret_a treason_n of_o the_o flesh_n nor_o the_o open_a violence_n of_o the_o devil_n or_o the_o world_n see_v if_o we_o lose_v this_o fort_n we_o shall_v lose_v the_o life_n of_o grace_n which_o be_v preserve_v in_o it_o according_a to_o that_o of_o solomon_n keep_v thy_o heart_n with_o all_o diligence_n for_o out_o of_o it_o be_v the_o issue_n of_o life_n the_o cure_v 23._o pro._n 4._o 23._o our_o soul_n of_o their_o spiritual_a disease_n must_v begin_v at_o the_o heart_n and_o the_o inward_a cause_n of_o corruption_n must_v thence_o be_v purge_v before_o there_o can_v be_v any_o true_a reformation_n or_o sound_a health_n in_o the_o outward_a part_n even_o as_o the_o heat_n of_o the_o face_n be_v not_o much_o abate_v by_o cast_v upon_o it_o water_n or_o cool_a thing_n but_o by_o allay_v inward_o the_o heat_n of_o the_o liver_n final_o our_o service_n of_o god_n if_o we_o will_v have_v it_o accept_v 8._o 1._o tim_n 4._o 8._o must_v not_o be_v perform_v only_o with_o the_o outward_a man_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v bodily_a exercise_n profit_v little_a but_o it_o must_v be_v the_o service_n of_o the_o heart_n and_o perform_v in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n otherwise_o it_o 23._o joh._n 4._o 23._o will_v be_v vain_a and_o but_o lose_v labour_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o prophet_n cite_v by_o our_o saviour_n this_o people_n draw_v nigh_o unto_o i_o with_o their_o lip_n but_o their_o heart_n be_v far_o from_o i_o but_o in_o vain_a they_o worship_v 8._o matth._n 15._o 8._o i_o etc._n etc._n if_o we_o wash_v our_o hand_n and_o not_o our_o heart_n and_o make_v clean_o the_o outside_n of_o the_o cup_n and_o platter_n and_o let_v the_o inside_n be_v defile_v with_o corruption_n and_o sin_n we_o shall_v not_o exceed_v the_o pharise_n who_o by_o our_o saviour_n censure_n do_v not_o exceed_v the_o hypocrite_n and_o be_v worse_o than_o publican_n and_o profess_a sinner_n and_o if_o we_o gild_v the_o outside_n by_o a_o glorious_a profession_n and_o inward_o in_o the_o heart_n nourish_v our_o corruption_n we_o shall_v with_o they_o be_v right_o compare_v to_o paint_a sepulchre_n which_o be_v outward_o glorious_a but_o within_o full_a of_o dead_a man_n bone_n and_o all_o uncleanness_n 27._o mat._n 23._o 25_o 27._o §._o sect._n 4_o that_o all_o true_a reformation_n &_o repentance_n must_v begin_v with_o the_o consecrate_v of_o our_o whole_a heart_n unto_o god_n and_o therefore_o when_o we_o go_v about_o the_o reformation_n of_o our_o life_n let_v we_o first_o begin_v witht_z he_o purge_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o offer_v they_o unto_o god_n as_o a_o 4._o psal_n 40._o 8._o psal_n 119._o 112_o 167_o &_o 141._o 4._o freewill_n offer_v and_o the_o first_o fruit_n of_o our_o new_a obedience_n if_o we_o mean_v to_o have_v a_o good_a crop_n of_o godliness_n and_o the_o whole_a harvest_n sanctify_v to_o our_o use_n and_o this_o be_v david_n practice_n watch_v chief_o over_o his_o heart_n that_o he_o may_v consecrate_v it_o above_o all_o other_o part_n to_o the_o service_n of_o god_n i_o delight_v say_v he_o to_o do_v thy_o will_n o_o my_o god_n yea_o thy_o law_n be_v within_o my_o heart_n and_o again_o i_o have_v incline_v my_o heart_n to_o perform_v thy_o statute_n always_o even_o unto_o the_o end_n my_o soul_n have_v keep_v thy_o testimony_n and_o i_o love_v they_o exceed_o so_o moses_n pray_v unto_o god_n in_o behalf_n of_o himself_o and_o the_o people_n teach_v we_o so_o to_o number_v our_o day_n that_o we_o may_v apply_v our_o heart_n to_o wisdom_n neither_o be_v it_o sufficient_a either_o to_o please_v god_n or_o to_o attain_v unto_o sanctification_n and_o a_o godly_a life_n to_o consectate_v our_o heart_n in_o part_n only_o unto_o god_n service_n and_o to_o reserve_v part_n for_o the_o service_n of_o the_o world_n for_o we_o can_v serve_v two_o master_n so_o contrary_a in_o disposition_n nor_o at_o once_o please_v god_n and_o mammon_n as_o our_o saviour_n have_v teach_v us._n we_o must_v not_o halt_v between_o two_o opinion_n but_o if_o god_n be_v god_n we_o must_v serve_v he_o if_o baal_n be_v god_n we_o must_v serve_v he_o god_n 21._o matth._n 6._o 24._o 1._o king_n 18._o 21._o be_v a_o jealous_a lover_n and_o will_v endure_v no_o corrival_n in_o the_o heart_n which_o above_o all_o part_n he_o chief_o love_v and_o therefore_o if_o we_o intend_v to_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n and_o to_o please_v god_n in_o all_o our_o course_n we_o must_v set_v our_o whole_a heart_n to_o seek_v and_o serve_v he_o and_o as_o he_o require_v love_v he_o with_o all_o our_o heart_n and_o 34._o deut._n 6._o 5._o mat._n 22._o 37._o psal_n 119._o 10_o 34._o with_o all_o our_o soul_n and_o with_o all_o our_o mind_n so_o david_n with_o my_o whole_a heart_n have_v i_o seek_v thou_o o_o let_v i_o not_o wander_v from_o thy_o commandment_n give_v i_o understanding_n and_o i_o shall_v keep_v thy_o law_n yea_o i_o shall_v observe_v it_o with_o my_o whole_a heart_n and_o thus_o asa_n and_o his_o people_n enter_v into_o a_o covenant_n to_o seek_v the_o lord_n god_n of_o 12._o 2._o chro._n 15._o 12._o their_o father_n with_o all_o their_o heart_n and_o with_o all_o their_o soul_n §._o sect._n 5_o that_o we_o must_v take_v special_a care_n for_o the_o purify_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o wherein_o it_o chief_o consist_v by_o all_o which_o it_o appear_v how_o necessary_a it_o be_v that_o intend_v to_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n we_o devote_v and_o consecrate_v our_o 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of_o get_v a_o good_a conscience_n the_o mean_n of_o preserve_v it_o be_v get_v be_v diverse_a first_o the_o often_o renew_v of_o our_o covenant_n of_o peace_n with_o god_n by_o renew_v the_o condition_n of_o it_o on_o our_o part_n faith_n and_o repentance_n for_o as_o we_o daily_o wound_v our_o conscience_n through_o our_o frailty_n in_o fall_v into_o sin_n whereby_o the_o peace_n of_o they_o be_v disturb_v and_o defile_v they_o by_o cast_v upon_o they_o the_o filth_n of_o our_o corruption_n so_o our_o care_n must_v be_v to_o heal_v daily_o these_o wound_n by_o apply_v unto_o they_o afresh_o by_o the_o hand_n of_o faith_n the_o sovereign_a salve_n and_o balsam_n of_o christ_n blood_n which_o be_v of_o sufficient_a and_o sole_a virtue_n and_o nothing_o else_o in_o the_o world_n to_o heal_v these_o wound_n and_o also_o to_o wash_v they_o as_o often_o in_o the_o tear_n of_o unfeigned_a repentance_n which_o will_v give_v we_o assurance_n that_o they_o be_v purge_v and_o cleanse_v from_o 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present_a sense_n and_o feeling_n he_o remember_v god_n wonder_n of_o old_a in_o deliver_v his_o people_n israel_n and_o drown_v their_o 15._o psal_n 77._o 14_o 15._o enemy_n in_o the_o red_a sea_n and_o thus_o he_o say_v other_o will_v confirm_v their_o affiance_n by_o his_o example_n this_o poor_a man_n cry_v and_o the_o lord_n hear_v he_o and_o save_v 6._o psal_n 34._o 6._o he_o out_o of_o all_o his_o trouble_n but_o much_o more_o will_v the_o experience_n of_o god_n mercy_n and_o goodness_n towards_o ourselves_o in_o provide_v for_o we_o in_o the_o time_n of_o want_n and_o deliver_v and_o preserve_v we_o from_o former_a danger_n confirm_v our_o trust_n and_o confidence_n in_o he_o see_v he_o be_v immutable_a in_o his_o love_n and_o change_v 3._o mal._n â—_o 3._o not_o though_o we_o be_v change_v and_o thus_o david_n strengthen_v his_o affiance_n in_o god_n that_o he_o will_v give_v he_o victory_n over_o goliath_n because_o he_o have_v former_a 34._o 1._o sam._n 17._o 34._o 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lord_n be_v assure_v strength_n and_o his_o child_n shall_v have_v 26._o pro._n 14._o 26._o hope_n and_o the_o psalmist_n appropriate_v this_o confidence_n unto_o the_o faithful_a only_o you_o that_o fear_v the_o lord_n trust_v in_o the_o lord_n he_o be_v their_o help_n and_o shield_n and_o 11._o psal_n 115._o 11._o not_o only_o those_o who_o be_v profess_o wicked_v but_o the_o close_a hypocrite_n also_o be_v exclude_v from_o it_o for_o the_o hypocrite_n hope_n shall_v be_v cut_v off_o and_o his_o trust_n shall_v be_v 14._o job_n 8._o 13._o &_o 18._o 14._o a_o spider_n web_n his_o confidence_n shall_v be_v root_v out_o of_o his_o tabernacle_n and_o it_o shall_v
to_o sing_v praise_n unto_o our_o god_n for_o it_o be_v 1._o psal_n 147._o 1._o pleasant_a and_o praise_n be_v comely_a second_o consider_v that_o it_o be_v the_o will_n of_o god_n that_o we_o shall_v be_v thankful_a unto_o he_o for_o all_o his_o benefit_n which_o if_o we_o perform_v he_o require_v nothing_o else_o at_o our_o hand_n nor_o any_o other_o requital_n for_o all_o his_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n towards_o us._n and_o this_o reason_n the_o apostle_n use_v 14._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 18._o psal_n 50._o 13_o 14._o in_o every_o thing_n give_v thanks_n for_o this_o be_v the_o will_n of_o god_n in_o christ_n jesus_n concern_v you_o three_o that_o it_o be_v most_o please_a unto_o god_n and_o that_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o the_o calf_n of_o the_o lip_n be_v much_o more_o acceptable_a then_o of_o bull_n and_o goat_n four_o let_v we_o continual_o meditate_v upon_o god_n manifold_a and_o inestimable_a mercy_n bestow_v upon_o we_o in_o time_n past_a his_o eternal_a love_n our_o election_n 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how_o vile_a and_o odious_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n &_o man_n that_o the_o lord_n will_v never_o let_v it_o go_v unpunished_a nor_o suffer_v any_o to_o enjoy_v his_o benefit_n who_o through_o their_o ungratitude_n will_v not_o acknowledge_v they_o nor_o render_v the_o praise_n which_o be_v due_a unto_o he_o §._o sect._n 5_o of_o obedience_n unto_o god_n what_o it_o be_v and_o wherein_o it_o consist_v and_o of_o the_o property_n of_o true_a obedience_n the_o four_o and_o last_o virtue_n arise_v from_o the_o love_n of_o god_n be_v obedience_n which_o be_v a_o fruit_n of_o our_o love_n and_o thankfulness_n whereby_o in_o all_o thing_n we_o submit_v ourselves_o our_o will_n and_o action_n whole_o unto_o god_n good_a will_n and_o pleasure_n both_o in_o do_v all_o that_o he_o require_v and_o in_o patient_a suffer_v whatsoever_o he_o impose_v so_o that_o this_o obedience_n be_v of_o two_o kind_n first_o our_o active_a obedience_n to_o god_n law_n whereby_o we_o conform_v our_o whole_a man_n unto_o the_o reveal_v will_n of_o god_n the_o which_o be_v a_o inseparable_a fruit_n of_o our_o love_n towards_o god_n and_o a_o infallible_a note_n whereby_o we_o may_v discern_v that_o which_o be_v sound_a and_o sincere_a from_o that_o which_o be_v false_a and_o counterfeit_n for_o if_o we_o love_v god_n we_o will_v keep_v his_o commandment_n and_o this_o be_v the_o love_n of_o god_n if_o we_o keep_v his_o commandment_n and_o his_o commandment_n be_v not_o grievous_a the_o 15._o joh._n 14._o 15._o property_n of_o this_o obedience_n be_v these_o first_o that_o it_o be_v absolute_a unto_o whatsoever_o 3._o 1._o joh._n 5._o 3._o god_n require_v and_o admit_v of_o no_o discourse_n of_o reason_n when_o we_o know_v his_o will_n but_o whether_o profit_n or_o disprofit_v honour_n or_o disgrace_n the_o favour_n or_o displeasure_n of_o man_n do_v follow_v upon_o it_o we_o be_v to_o do_v the_o thing_n that_o he_o 29._o act._n 4._o 19_o &_o 5._o 29._o injoin_v second_o it_o must_v be_v total_a both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o object_n and_o subject_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o object_n we_o must_v obey_v god_n in_o all_o his_o commandment_n at_o all_o time_n neither_o add_v nor_o detract_n nor_o decline_v therefrom_o 7._o gal._n 3._o 10._o deut._n 12._o 32._o jos_n 1._o 7._o on_o the_o right_a hand_n or_o on_o the_o left_a neither_o be_v it_o sufficient_a that_o we_o obey_v god_n in_o some_o thing_n and_o neglect_v other_o or_o in_o many_o and_o most_o thing_n and_o not_o in_o some_o few_o for_o he_o that_o thus_o sin_v in_o one_o thing_n be_v guilty_a of_o all_o but_o we_o must_v propound_v unto_o ourselves_o the_o whole_a law_n of_o god_n for_o the_o rule_n 10._o jam._n 2._o 10._o of_o our_o life_n observe_v one_o table_n as_o well_o as_o another_o and_o worship_v he_o both_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o that_o not_o only_o for_o some_o small_a time_n but_o 75._o luke_n 1._o 74_o 75._o all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o subject_n our_o obedience_n must_v be_v 1._o deut._n 11._o 1._o with_o the_o whole_a man_n and_o like_o our_o love_n from_o which_o it_o spring_v it_o must_v be_v perform_v with_o all_o our_o heart_n soul_n and_o strength_n but_o especial_o the_o lord_n require_v the_o inward_a obedience_n of_o the_o heart_n wherein_o he_o chief_o 2._o pro._n 23._o 26._o john_n 4._o 23._o luke_n 1._o 74._o 2._o chro._n 25._o 2._o delight_v we_o must_v worship_v he_o in_o spirit_n and_o truth_n in_o sincerity_n and_o uprightness_n of_o heart_n as_o before_o his_o face_n and_o in_o his_o sight_n and_o presence_n neither_o be_v it_o sufficient_a that_o we_o do_v that_o which_o be_v right_a unless_o we_o do_v it_o upright_o it_o must_v be_v voluntary_a with_o cheerfulness_n and_o delight_n as_o the_o saint_n and_o angel_n do_v the_o will_n of_o god_n in_o heaven_n for_o love_n make_v every_o burden_n light_n and_o the_o commandment_n of_o god_n not_o to_o be_v grievous_a yet_o this_o internal_a obedience_n be_v not_o sufficient_a unless_o the_o external_a be_v join_v with_o it_o 3._o 1._o john_n 5._o 3._o for_o god_n will_v be_v worship_v with_o the_o whole_a man_n with_o our_o body_n as_o well_o as_o with_o our_o soul_n with_o our_o outward_a action_n as_o well_o as_o with_o our_o inward_a affection_n §._o sect._n 6_o of_o the_o mean_n of_o obedience_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o perform_v it_o now_o the_o mean_n which_o may_v move_v and_o enable_v we_o to_o yield_v this_o obedience_n be_v these_o first_o we_o must_v consider_v that_o the_o lord_n have_v create_v we_o to_o this_o 18._o 1._o cor._n 6._o 20._o luke_n 1._o 74._o rom._n 6._o 18._o end_n that_o we_o shall_v serve_v he_o and_o to_o the_o same_o purpose_n when_o we_o be_v by_o sin_n utter_o lose_v have_v redeem_v we_o with_o the_o inestimable_a price_n of_o his_o son_n most_o precious_a blood_n that_o we_o shall_v worship_v he_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n before_o he_o all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n that_o be_v free_v from_o sin_n we_o shall_v become_v the_o servant_n of_o righteousness_n and_o from_o the_o slavery_n of_o satan_n that_o we_o shall_v spend_v our_o day_n in_o god_n service_n second_o let_v we_o meditate_v on_o the_o riches_n of_o reward_n and_o that_o liberal_a wage_n which_o the_o lord_n have_v free_o promise_v to_o give_v unto_o those_o who_o faithful_o serve_v he_o in_o which_o respect_n we_o may_v just_o say_v of_o our_o active_a obedience_n as_o the_o apostle_n of_o our_o passive_a that_o all_o our_o service_n in_o this_o present_a world_n be_v not_o worthy_a the_o glory_n 17._o rom._n 8._o 18._o 2._o cor._n 4._o 17._o which_o shall_v be_v reveyl_v for_o it_o be_v slight_a short_a and_o imperfect_a but_o shall_v cause_v unto_o we_o a_o far_o more_o excellent_a and_o eternal_a weight_n of_o glory_n three_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o though_o our_o best_a service_n be_v mingle_v with_o many_o imperfection_n and_o stain_a with_o our_o corruption_n yet_o god_n in_o christ_n will_v accept_v of_o it_o and_o not_o only_o pardon_v our_o want_n but_o reward_v our_o will_n and_o work_n for_o he_o will_v 17._o mal._n 3._o 17._o spare_v we_o as_o a_o man_n spare_v his_o son_n that_o serve_v he_o accept_v of_o our_o will_n for_o the_o deed_n and_o of_o our_o sincere_a affection_n as_o of_o perfect_a action_n four_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o hereby_o we_o shall_v be_v assure_v of_o all_o god_n promise_n for_o godliness_n be_v profitable_a for_o all_o thing_n have_v the_o promise_n of_o this_o life_n and_o of_o that_o 8._o 1._o tim._n 4._o 8._o which_o be_v to_o come_v neither_o do_v god_n require_v our_o obedience_n for_o his_o own_o sake_n for_o he_o be_v most_o absolute_a in_o perfection_n and_o our_o righteousness_n do_v not_o
mean_n be_v the_o consideration_n of_o god_n judgement_n 4._o psal_n 130._o 4._o execute_v on_o the_o wicked_a which_o be_v so_o many_o instruction_n unto_o we_o to_o fear_n god_n and_o avoid_v his_o displeasure_n that_o we_o be_v not_o partaker_n with_o they_o in_o their_o punishment_n so_o the_o psalmist_n say_v that_o the_o righteous_a see_v the_o destruction_n of_o the_o wicked_a shall_v fear_v god_n and_o deride_v their_o folly_n and_o the_o apostle_n 6._o psal_n 52._o 6._o tell_v we_o that_o the_o former_a example_n of_o god_n judgement_n be_v write_v for_o 11._o 1._o cor._n 10._o 11._o our_o learning_n that_o they_o may_v admonish_v we_o to_o take_v warning_n by_o their_o harm_n lest_o we_o fall_v into_o the_o same_o evil_n the_o three_o mean_n be_v the_o diligent_a read_n and_o hear_v of_o the_o scripture_n which_o be_v call_v the_o fear_n of_o god_n 9_o psal_n 19_o 9_o because_o they_o work_v his_o fear_n in_o us._n and_o thus_o the_o lord_n injoin_v the_o king_n to_o have_v the_o law_n with_o he_o and_o to_o read_v therein_o all_o the_o day_n of_o his_o life_n that_o he_o 19_o deut._n 17._o 19_o may_v learn_v to_o fear_v the_o lord_n his_o god_n for_o in_o they_o be_v contain_v many_o commandment_n injoin_v many_o exhortation_n move_v and_o many_o reason_n persuade_v to_o this_o fear_n fear_v the_o lord_n with_o reverence_n and_o rejoice_v 11._o psal_n 2._o 11._o with_o tremble_a let_v all_o the_o earth_n fear_v the_o lord_n let_v all_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o the_o earth_n stand_v in_o awe_n of_o he_o for_o he_o speak_v and_o it_o be_v do_v he_o command_v and_o it_o stand_v fast_o o_o fear_v the_o lord_n all_o you_o his_o saint_n for_o there_o be_v no_o want_n to_o they_o that_o 28._o psal_n 33._o 8_o 9_o &_o 34._o 9_o isa_n 8._o 13._o heb._n 12._o 28._o fear_v he_o the_o four_o mean_n be_v to_o deny_v ourselves_o and_o our_o own_o wisdom_n and_o when_o god_n command_v any_o thing_n not_o to_o ask_v counsel_n of_o carnal_a reason_n unto_o which_o the_o more_o we_o incline_v the_o more_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n abate_v in_o we_o as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o eve_n who_o follow_v sense_n and_o reason_n obey_v the_o devil_n advice_n and_o cast_v off_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n and_o this_o the_o wiseman_n impli_v be_v not_o wise_a in_o thy_o own_o eye_n but_o fear_v god_n and_o 7._o pro._n 3._o 7._o depart_v from_o evil_n the_o five_o mean_n be_v to_o meditate_v often_o on_o our_o own_o infirmity_n and_o weakness_n and_o of_o the_o malice_n and_o might_n of_o our_o spiritual_a 10._o 1._o pet._n 5._o 8._o eph._n 6._o 11_o 12._o phil._n 2._o 12._o 1._o cor._n 12._o 10._o enemy_n which_o will_v make_v we_o work_v out_o our_o salvation_n with_o fear_n and_o tremble_a and_o while_o we_o stand_v to_o take_v heed_n of_o fall_v the_o six_o be_v to_o remember_v our_o end_n daily_o and_o continual_o as_o first_o the_o day_n of_o our_o death_n which_o will_v work_v our_o heart_n to_o god_n fear_n as_o the_o psalmist_n impli_v and_o 12._o psal_n 90._o 12._o second_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n and_o end_n of_o the_o world_n which_o be_v call_v the_o 14._o 2._o cor._n 5._o 11._o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 2._o pet._n 3._o 11_o 14._o terror_n of_o the_o lord_n because_o it_o be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o work_v his_o fear_n in_o our_o heart_n the_o last_o and_o chief_a mean_n whereby_o all_o the_o rest_n be_v make_v effectual_a be_v fervent_a prayer_n for_o it_o be_v no_o natural_a faculty_n or_o habit_n but_o the_o gift_n of_o god_n which_o he_o promise_v to_o put_v in_o the_o heart_n of_o the_o faithful_a that_o they_o 40._o jer._n 32._o 39_o 40._o may_v not_o depart_v from_o he_o and_o be_v to_o be_v obtain_v by_o faithful_a and_o effectual_a prayer_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o psalmist_n who_o pray_v the_o lord_n to_o knit_v their_o heart_n unto_o he_o that_o they_o may_v fear_v his_o name_n 11._o psal_n 86._o 11._o §._o sect._n 4_o of_o humility_n what_o it_o be_v and_o the_o cause_n of_o it_o the_o last_o virtue_n require_v be_v humility_n whereby_o know_v and_o acknowledge_v god_n power_n justice_n majesty_n goodness_n mercy_n and_o infinite_a perfection_n and_o our_o own_o vileness_n and_o unworthiness_n imperfection_n and_o sinful_a corruption_n we_o do_v renounce_v all_o glory_n and_o praise_n as_o not_o belong_v unto_o we_o and_o ascribe_v it_o whole_o unto_o god_n unto_o who_o alone_o it_o right_o appertain_v so_o that_o it_o be_v the_o nature_n of_o humility_n to_o vilify_v and_o abase_v ourselves_o in_o our_o own_o sight_n even_o to_o the_o ground_n as_o the_o word_n import_v to_o cast_v off_o all_o opinion_n of_o our_o work_n and_o worthiness_n and_o in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o corruption_n to_o acknowledge_v ourselves_o worthy_a of_o god_n most_o heavy_a punishment_n in_o this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o contrariwise_o to_o ascribe_v all_o glory_n and_o praise_n unto_o god_n alone_o even_o of_o all_o the_o good_a we_o have_v in_o we_o or_o be_v do_v by_o we_o from_o who_o alone_o we_o have_v it_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n not_o unto_o we_o o_o lord_n not_o unto_o we_o but_o unto_o thy_o 1._o psal_n 115._o 1._o name_n give_v the_o glory_n and_o of_o daniel_n o_o lord_n righteousness_n belong_v unto_o 11._o dan._n 9_o 7_o 11._o thou_o but_o unto_o we_o confusion_n of_o face_n because_o we_o have_v sin_v against_o thou_o the_o cause_n of_o this_o humility_n be_v first_o the_o knowledge_n and_o acknowledgement_n of_o god_n infiniteness_n in_o all_o excellency_n goodness_n and_o perfection_n in_o which_o he_o be_v so_o incomprehensible_o glorious_a that_o when_o we_o come_v in_o his_o presence_n it_o make_v we_o to_o vilify_v and_o abase_v ourselves_o what_o opinion_n soever_o before_o we_o have_v of_o our_o own_o worth_n and_o excellency_n even_o as_o the_o light_n of_o a_o glow-worm_n be_v quite_o dazzle_v when_o the_o glorious_a beam_n of_o the_o sun_n do_v shine_v upon_o it_o thus_o in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o god_n glory_n and_o majesty_n ezechiel_n be_v cast_v to_o the_o ground_n manoah_n conclude_v that_o he_o shall_v 5._o ezech._n 2._o 1._o judg._n 13._o 22._o esa_n 6._o 5._o die_v esayas_n cry_v out_o woe_n be_v i_o for_o i_o be_o undo_v because_o i_o be_o a_o man_n of_o unclean_a lip_n etc._n etc._n for_o my_o eye_n have_v see_v the_o king_n the_o lord_n of_o host_n and_o job_n have_v see_v the_o lord_n abhor_a himself_o and_o repent_v in_o dust_n and_o ash_n 6._o job_n 42._o 6._o especial_o if_o we_o consider_v that_o this_o god_n mighty_a and_o glorious_a in_o himself_o be_v so_o infinite_o gracious_a unto_o we_o in_o confer_v upon_o we_o so_o innumerable_a benefit_n and_o above_o all_o that_o inestimable_a gift_n of_o his_o only_a son_n to_o work_v that_o great_a work_n of_o our_o redemption_n the_o consideration_n whereof_o will_v make_v we_o to_o humble_v ourselves_o with_o jacob_n and_o to_o confess_v that_o we_o be_v less_o than_o the_o least_o of_o god_n mercy_n and_o to_o say_v with_o david_n who_o be_o i_o and_o my_o 22._o 2._o sam._n 7._o 18_o 22._o house_n that_o thou_o have_v bring_v i_o hitherto_o wherefore_o thou_o be_v great_a o_o lord_n god_n for_o there_o be_v none_o like_o thou_o etc._n etc._n second_o the_o knowledge_n and_o acknowledgement_n of_o our_o own_o vileness_n and_o unworthiness_n both_o in_o regard_n of_o our_o body_n which_o be_v but_o dust_n and_o ash_n as_o abraham_n acknowledge_v and_o in_o respect_n 27._o gen._n 18._o 27._o of_o our_o soul_n which_o howsoever_o they_o be_v create_v according_a to_o god_n image_n in_o wisdom_n holiness_n and_o righteousness_n yet_o through_o the_o fall_n of_o our_o first_o parent_n and_o the_o corruption_n derive_v from_o they_o unto_o we_o they_o be_v whole_o defile_v in_o all_o the_o power_n and_o faculty_n of_o they_o with_o original_a corruption_n and_o load_v with_o the_o guilt_n of_o innumerable_a number_n of_o actual_a transgression_n whereby_o we_o be_v make_v subject_a to_o the_o wrath_n of_o god_n the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n the_o plague_n and_o punishment_n of_o this_o life_n and_o eternal_a death_n and_o condemnation_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v in_o which_o regard_n we_o have_v just_a cause_n to_o humble_v ourselves_o with_o the_o prodigal_a son_n and_o to_o say_v with_o he_o father_n i_o have_v sin_v against_o heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o be_o no_o more_o 15._o luk._n 15._o worthy_a to_o be_v call_v thy_o son_n and_o if_o there_o be_v any_o good_a thing_n in_o we_o or_o do_v by_o we_o to_o acknowledge_v with_o the_o apostle_n that_o we_o have_v it_o of_o god_n free_a 10._o 1._o cor._n
and_o body_n in_o purity_n and_o honour_n free_a from_o the_o pollution_n of_o any_o sin_n to_o which_o end_n we_o must_v daily_o with_o all_o conscionable_a care_n keep_v a_o diligent_a and_o straight_o watch_v over_o all_o our_o work_n and_o way_n but_o especial_o over_o our_o heart_n that_o they_o be_v not_o overtake_v with_o 23._o pro._n 4._o 23._o any_o love_n or_o like_n of_o sin_n but_o constant_o repel_v the_o first_o motion_n and_o allurement_n of_o it_o when_o they_o present_v themselves_o unto_o we_o especial_o we_o must_v have_v a_o eye_n to_o our_o natural_a infirmity_n and_o those_o sin_n unto_o which_o being_n 4._o heb._n 12._o 1_o 4._o most_o prone_a we_o be_v most_o easy_o overtake_v of_o they_o yea_o we_o must_v in_o this_o watch_n careful_o avoid_v not_o only_o the_o sin_n themselves_o but_o also_o all_o the_o occasion_n and_o mean_n which_o may_v draw_v we_o to_o the_o commit_n of_o they_o especial_o the_o familiar_a society_n of_o wicked_a man_n who_o be_v most_o 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must_v labour_v to_o preserve_v it_o inviolable_a by_o carry_v ourselves_o daily_a and_o in_o all_o our_o thought_n word_n and_o action_n as_o in_o his_o sight_n and_o not_o to_o do_v any_o thing_n before_o he_o which_o we_o will_v be_v ashamed_a to_o do_v in_o the_o presence_n of_o a_o man_n that_o be_v just_a and_o religious_a and_o see_v we_o have_v such_o communion_n with_o god_n we_o must_v endeavour_v to_o be_v holy_a as_o he_o be_v 2._o levit._fw-la 19_o 2._o &_o 10._o 2._o holy_a for_o the_o lord_n will_v be_v sanctify_v in_o all_o those_o that_o come_v so_o nigh_o he_o either_o in_o his_o mercy_n or_o judgement_n and_o be_v a_o consume_a fire_n we_o must_v take_v heed_n that_o we_o be_v not_o as_o stubble_n and_o chaff_n but_o as_o pure_a gold_n which_o will_v not_o be_v consume_v but_o be_v make_v daily_o more_o pure_a by_o our_o communion_n with_o he_o final_o have_v this_o communion_n with_o god_n we_o must_v rejoice_v in_o he_o above_o all_o thing_n in_o the_o world_n and_o as_o this_o communion_n must_v not_o be_v by_o fit_n and_o start_v like_o that_o with_o our_o worldly_a friend_n who_o we_o visit_v only_o at_o good_a time_n or_o when_o we_o have_v get_v some_o leisure_n from_o our_o business_n but_o constant_a daily_a and_o continual_a like_o the_o communion_n of_o man_n and_o wife_n who_o shall_v dwell_v together_o in_o the_o same_o house_n or_o of_o the_o head_n with_o the_o member_n and_o soul_n with_o the_o body_n which_o while_o life_n last_v admit_v of_o no_o division_n or_o separation_n so_o must_v our_o joy_n and_o rejoice_v in_o god_n cause_v by_o this_o communion_n be_v constant_a and_o continual_a according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n rejoice_v evermore_o and_o again_o rejoice_v 4._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 16._o phil._n 4._o 4._o in_o the_o lord_n always_o and_o again_o i_o say_v rejoice_v not_o only_o in_o worldly_a prosperity_n but_o also_o in_o affliction_n and_o tribulation_n for_o if_o we_o enjoy_v this_o near_a communion_n with_o god_n he_o may_v much_o more_o fit_o say_v unto_o we_o as_o elcanah_n to_o annah_n be_o not_o i_o much_o better_a unto_o thou_o then_o 8._o 1._o sam._n 1._o 8._o all_o worldly_a comfort_n which_o be_v vain_a and_o worthless_a for_o they_o last_o but_o a_o while_n and_o leave_v thou_o when_o thou_o most_o need_v they_o and_o this_o joy_n will_v support_v we_o even_o when_o all_o other_o forsake_v we_o and_o make_v our_o labour_n of_o love_n light_n and_o easy_a which_o we_o undertake_v for_o the_o lord_n sake_n it_o will_v wean_v our_o heart_n for_o all_o carnal_a delight_n and_o make_v we_o even_o with_o great_a joy_n and_o comfort_n to_o finish_v our_o tedious_a pilgrimage_n when_o as_o we_o have_v the_o joy_n and_o delight_n of_o so_o sweet_a a_o companion_n in_o all_o our_o travail_n §._o sect._n 7_o that_o unto_o the_o seek_n of_o god_n be_v require_v that_o we_o daily_o renew_v our_o repentance_n six_o to_o the_o daily_o seek_v of_o god_n be_v require_v that_o we_o daily_o renew_v our_o repentance_n for_o these_o in_o the_o scripture_n be_v usual_o join_v together_o to_o 30._o deut._n 4._o 29_o 30._o intimate_v unto_o we_o that_o we_o then_o seek_v god_n when_o as_o we_o do_v unfeigned_o repent_v we_o of_o our_o sin_n thus_o the_o lord_n promise_v that_o if_o the_o people_n of_o israel_n will_v in_o their_o tribulation_n seek_v the_o lord_n with_o all_o their_o heart_n and_o with_o all_o their_o soul_n and_o turn_v to_o the_o lord_n their_o god_n and_o be_v obedient_a unto_o his_o voice_n than_o they_o shall_v find_v he_o and_o that_o if_o they_o shall_v humble_v themselves_o and_o pray_v and_o seek_v his_o face_n and_o turn_v from_o their_o evil_a way_n than_o he_o will_v hear_v 7._o 2._o chro._n 7._o 14._o hos_fw-la 7._o 10._o &_o 10._o 12._o &_o 5._o 15._o esa_n 55._o 6_o 7._o from_o heaven_n forgive_v their_o sin_n and_o heal_v their_o land_n so_o the_o prophet_n esay_n join_v these_o together_o seek_v you_o the_o lord_n while_o he_o may_v be_v find_v call_v you_o upon_o he_o while_o he_o be_v near_o let_v the_o wicked_a forsake_v his_o way_n and_o the_o unrighteous_a man_n his_o thought_n and_o let_v he_o return_v unto_o the_o lord_n and_o he_o will_v have_v mercy_n upon_o he_o without_o which_o unfeigned_a repentance_n we_o can_v true_o be_v say_v to_o seek_v god_n or_o to_o have_v any_o communion_n with_o he_o for_o if_o we_o say_v that_o we_o 6._o 1._o joh._n 1._o 6._o have_v any_o fellowship_n with_o he_o and_o walk_v in_o darkness_n we_o lie_v and_o do_v not_o the_o truth_n more_o especial_o we_o must_v seek_v the_o lord_n by_o humble_v ourselves_o in_o true_a contrition_n and_o sorrow_n for_o our_o sin_n which_o have_v estrange_v god_n from_o we_o and_o make_v we_o lose_v the_o sense_n and_o assurance_n of_o his_o love_n and_o favour_n and_o therefore_o the_o lord_n exhort_v the_o meek_a of_o the_o earth_n to_o seek_v he_o that_o they_o may_v be_v hide_v in_o the_o day_n of_o his_o anger_n and_o say_v that_o israel_n and_o judah_n shall_v 23._o zeph._n 23._o come_v together_o go_v and_o weep_v and_o shall_v go_v and_o seek_v the_o lord_n their_o god_n 4._o jer._n 50._o 4._o second_o we_o must_v seek_v he_o not_o only_o by_o bewail_v and_o forsake_v our_o sin_n but_o also_o by_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o new_a obedience_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o these_o also_o be_v conjoin_v in_o the_o scripture_n harken_v unto_o i_o you_o 1._o esa_n 51._o 1._o that_o follow_v after_o righteousness_n you_o that_o seek_v the_o lord_n thus_o judah_n be_v command_v to_o seek_v the_o lord_n god_n of_o their_o father_n and_o to_o do_v after_o the_o law_n and_o 4._o 2._o chro._n 14._o 4._o the_o
give_v thanks_n at_o all_o time_n and_o this_o thankfulness_n in_o all_o thing_n we_o must_v show_v at_o all_o time_n that_o be_v daily_a and_o continual_o private_o and_o public_o secret_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o outward_o in_o our_o word_n and_o work_n so_o often_o as_o we_o have_v any_o occasion_n and_o opportunity_n offer_v unto_o we_o either_o ordinary_a or_o extraordinary_a by_o consideration_n either_o of_o positive_a or_o privative_a benefit_n both_o at_o set_a time_n of_o prayer_n and_o throughout_o the_o whole_a day_n by_o lift_v up_o our_o heart_n with_o thanksgiving_n unto_o god_n for_o the_o continual_a benefit_n which_o in_o every_o part_n of_o the_o day_n he_o confer_v upon_o we_o as_o our_o deliverance_n from_o evil_n with_o which_o we_o see_v other_o overtake_v our_o preservation_n from_o many_o danger_n to_o which_o we_o be_v daily_o subject_a for_o the_o assistance_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n against_o the_o tentation_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n for_o keep_v our_o heart_n in_o his_o fear_n and_o from_o wander_v with_o the_o world_n in_o the_o byway_n of_o sin_n and_o wickedness_n for_o give_v we_o heart_n to_o seek_v and_o serve_v he_o and_o for_o accept_v of_o we_o and_o our_o imperfect_a action_n in_o the_o perfect_a obedience_n of_o jesus_n christ_n for_o multiply_v and_o continual_a renew_n of_o all_o his_o blessing_n and_o benefit_n upon_o we_o and_o those_o that_o be_v near_o and_o dear_a unto_o we_o both_o in_o temporal_a and_o spiritual_a thing_n and_o for_o those_o assure_a hope_n which_o he_o have_v give_v we_o of_o heavenly_a and_o everlasting_a happiness_n in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v for_o those_o which_o he_o bestow_v public_o upon_o the_o church_n and_o common_a wealth_n and_o private_o upon_o our_o family_n and_o our_o own_o person_n and_o this_o daily_a and_o continual_a thankfulness_n and_o thanksgiving_n unto_o god_n be_v require_v of_o we_o in_o the_o scripture_n the_o apostle_n exhort_v we_o to_o speak_v to_o ourselves_o in_o 20._o eph._n 5._o 20._o psalm_n and_o hymn_n and_o spiritual_a song_n sing_v and_o make_v melody_n in_o our_o heart_n to_o the_o lord_n give_v thanks_n always_o for_o all_o thing_n etc._n etc._n and_o that_o we_o shall_v by_o christ_n offer_v the_o sacrifice_n of_o praise_n to_o god_n continual_o that_o be_v the_o 15._o heb._n 13._o 15._o fruit_n of_o our_o lip_n give_v thanks_n to_o his_o name_n and_o this_o be_v david_n daily_a practice_n as_o he_o often_o profess_v i_o will_v bless_v the_o lord_n say_v he_o at_o all_o time_n his_o praise_n shall_v continual_o be_v in_o my_o mouth_n and_o again_o every_o day_n will_v i_o bless_v 1._o psal_n 34_o 1._o thou_o and_o i_o will_v praise_v thy_o name_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o which_o resolution_n because_o 2._o psal_n 145._o 2._o he_o can_v not_o achieve_v by_o his_o own_o ability_n he_o crave_v help_v and_o assistance_n from_o god_n let_v my_o mouth_n be_v fill_v with_o thy_o praise_n and_o with_o thy_o honour_n all_o 15._o psal_n 71._o 8_o 15._o the_o day_n and_o then_o he_o promise_v to_o perform_v it_o i_o will_v say_v he_o praise_v thou_o more_o and_o more_o my_o mouth_n shall_v show_v forth_o thy_o righteousness_n and_o thy_o salvation_n all_o the_o day_n for_o i_o know_v not_o the_o number_n thereof_o §._o sect._n 4_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o unto_o daily_a thanksgiving_n beside_o which_o testimony_n and_o example_n of_o holy_a scripture_n there_o be_v many_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o the_o daily_a and_o continual_a practice_n of_o this_o holy_a duty_n as_o first_o the_o excellency_n of_o it_o see_v it_o be_v the_o continual_a exercise_n of_o the_o holy_a angel_n and_o saint_n in_o heaven_n in_o which_o a_o great_a part_n of_o their_o happiness_n consist_v and_o we_o see_v in_o the_o revelation_n where_o great_a multitude_n of_o the_o saint_n cry_v aloud_o and_o say_v blessing_n and_o glory_n and_o 12._o apoc._n 5._o 13._o &_o 7._o 12._o wisdom_n and_o thanksgiving_n and_o honour_n and_o power_n and_o might_n be_v unto_o our_o god_n for_o ever_o and_o ever_o amen_n and_o this_o exercise_n they_o continue_v day_n and_o 8._o apoc._n 4._o 8._o night_n say_v holy_a holy_a holy_a lord_n god_n almighty_a which_o be_v and_o be_v and_o be_v to_o come_v second_o it_o be_v most_o comely_a and_o decent_a in_o respect_n of_o god_n who_o be_v the_o chief_a goodness_n all_o glory_n and_o praise_n of_o due_a belong_v to_o he_o as_o be_v the_o end_n of_o all_o thing_n and_o the_o author_n and_o fountain_n of_o all_o our_o 2._o psal_n 92._o 2._o our_o good_a and_o therefore_o david_n often_o repeat_v it_o and_o make_v it_o the_o foot_n of_o his_o song_n that_o we_o must_v give_v thanks_n to_o the_o lord_n and_o praise_v he_o because_o he_o 1._o psal_n 1â—6_n 1._o &_o 147._o 1._o be_v good_a and_o his_o mercy_n endure_v for_o ever_o in_o respect_n of_o we_o also_o who_o daily_o receive_v benefit_n at_o his_o hand_n for_o see_v he_o renew_v his_o mercy_n upon_o we_o every_o 23._o psal_n 33._o 1._o lam._n 3._o 23._o morning_n as_o the_o church_n confess_v and_o follow_v we_o with_o his_o favour_n throughout_o the_o whole_a day_n what_o better_o beseem_v we_o then_o to_o be_v thankful_a to_o such_o a_o gracious_a benefactor_n and_o to_o have_v our_o heart_n fill_v with_o thankfulness_n and_o our_o mouth_n with_o his_o praise_n again_o we_o be_v spiritual_a priest_n unto_o god_n to_o offer_v unto_o he_o daily_a sacrifice_n and_o what_o better_o beseem_v 5._o apoc._n 1._o 5._o our_o office_n then_o to_o offer_v unto_o he_o praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n which_o 14._o psal_n 50._o 14._o be_v the_o sacrifice_n wherein_o his_o soul_n do_v chief_o delight_n for_o it_o be_v a_o principal_a part_n of_o his_o service_n which_o most_o redound_v to_o his_o glory_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n whosoever_o offer_v praise_n glorifi_v i_o and_o be_v daily_o 23_o verse_n 23_o therefore_o to_o be_v perform_v by_o we_o as_o our_o saviour_n teach_v we_o in_o his_o perfect_a form_n of_o prayer_n the_o first_o petition_n whereof_o be_v that_o god_n name_n may_v be_v hallow_v and_o glorify_v and_o the_o conclusion_n a_o acknowledgement_n that_o the_o kingdom_n power_n and_o glory_n do_v belong_v unto_o he_o alone_o three_o it_o be_v the_o main_n end_n for_o which_o god_n bestow_v all_o his_o blessing_n upon_o we_o that_o 18._o deut._n 8._o 18._o we_o shall_v yield_v unto_o he_o the_o praise_n and_o glory_n of_o his_o own_o gift_n the_o which_o we_o will_v perform_v if_o we_o be_v not_o too_o too_o ungrateful_a see_v they_o be_v so_o inestimable_a and_o manifold_a and_o yet_o he_o in_o love_n of_o they_o all_o require_v nothing_o of_o we_o but_o that_o we_o daily_o show_v ourselves_o thankful_a debtor_n yea_o in_o truth_n we_o have_v nothing_o else_o to_o return_v unto_o he_o see_v all_o we_o have_v be_v he_o already_o as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o david_n who_o though_o he_o be_v a_o king_n 3._o psal_n 16._o 3._o yet_o confess_v after_o long_a deliberation_n his_o nullity_n and_o insufficiency_n in_o this_o kind_n and_o therefore_o conclude_v that_o he_o will_v render_v unto_o he_o thanks_o 12._o psal_n 116._o 12._o and_o praise_n yea_o it_o be_v the_o end_n why_o god_n have_v give_v we_o our_o tongue_n that_o with_o they_o we_o shall_v glorify_v he_o whereof_o it_o be_v that_o the_o psalmist_n call_v his_o tongue_n his_o glory_n because_o it_o be_v the_o instrument_n of_o glorify_v god_n and_o therefore_o they_o be_v utter_o unworthy_a this_o excellent_a gift_n of_o speech_n wherein_o 8._o psal_n 30._o 12._o &_o 57_o 8._o we_o excel_v all_o the_o creature_n who_o do_v not_o in_o the_o use_n of_o it_o aim_v chief_o at_o this_o end_n for_o which_o it_o be_v give_v they_o §._o sect._n 5_o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v stir_v up_o to_o thankfulness_n now_o the_o mean_n of_o yield_v unto_o god_n this_o daily_a and_o continual_a thankfulness_n be_v partly_o to_o remove_v the_o cause_n and_o occasion_n of_o ungratitude_n 15._o 1._o chro._n 17._o 16._o &_o 29._o 14_o 15._o and_o partly_o to_o use_v all_o help_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v further_v in_o this_o duty_n concern_v the_o former_a we_o must_v take_v heed_n of_o pride_n and_o all_o opinion_n of_o our_o own_o merit_n which_o will_v make_v we_o to_o think_v that_o all_o which_o we_o receive_v be_v less_o than_o we_o deserve_v and_o contrariwise_o embrace_v humility_n and_o whole_o deny_v ourselves_o with_o our_o own_o work_n and_o worthiness_n and_o so_o we_o shall_v be_v thankful_a for_o the_o least_o benefit_n when_o we_o consider_v that_o they_o be_v more_o than_o we_o deserve_v second_o we_o must_v not_o attribute_v the_o good_a thing_n which_o we_o 17._o psal_n 127._o
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lord_n only_o build_v the_o house_n and_o without_o his_o blessing_n 2._o psal_n 127._o 1_o 2._o all_o our_o labour_n and_o endeavour_n be_v spend_v in_o vain_a he_o will_v so_o order_v all_o our_o affair_n with_o his_o providence_n that_o the_o harvest_n which_o we_o be_v to_o reap_v of_o our_o labour_n in_o the_o whole_a day_n follow_v will_v not_o be_v the_o worse_o because_o we_o have_v offer_v unto_o he_o the_o first_o fruit_n of_o the_o morning_n nor_o that_o he_o will_v abate_v we_o of_o our_o wage_n because_o we_o have_v be_v careful_a to_o do_v he_o better_o service_n or_o though_o hereby_o we_o shall_v be_v somewhat_o scant_v in_o earthly_a thing_n yet_o be_v there_o no_o reason_n why_o we_o shall_v be_v discourage_v from_o perform_v these_o religious_a duty_n see_v they_o be_v as_o much_o more_o excellent_a weighty_a and_o necessary_a than_o all_o earthly_a affair_n and_o the_o profit_n and_o pleasure_n that_o do_v accompany_v they_o as_o the_o soul_n excel_v the_o body_n spiritual_a grace_n worldly_a trifle_n and_o heavenly_a happiness_n the_o momentany_a and_o mutable_a vanity_n of_o the_o earth_n §._o sect._n 5_o the_o manifold_a benefit_n which_o will_v arise_v from_o these_o religious_a morning_n exercise_n neither_o can_v our_o time_n be_v more_o profitable_o employ_v then_o in_o these_o holy_a exercise_n as_o will_v appear_v if_o we_o consider_v the_o manifold_a fruit_n and_o benefit_n which_o we_o shall_v reap_v by_o they_o for_o we_o shall_v hereby_o preserve_v and_o increase_v the_o sincerity_n and_o uprightness_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o strengthen_v our_o resolution_n in_o go_v on_o cheerful_o and_o faithful_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n the_o day_n follow_v with_o great_a care_n and_o vigilancy_n than_o we_o do_v the_o day_n before_o we_o shall_v keep_v our_o heart_n well_o season_v with_o the_o love_n &_o fear_v of_o god_n throughout_o the_o whole_a day_n when_o as_o we_o fill_v they_o with_o this_o precious_a liquor_n betimes_o in_o the_o morning_n before_o they_o be_v take_v up_o and_o taint_v with_o carnal_a lust_n and_o worldly_a vanity_n we_o shall_v move_v the_o lord_n to_o sow_v in_o our_o heart_n the_o seed_n of_o his_o grace_n when_o as_o like_v good_a ground_n they_o be_v thus_o well_o prepare_v to_o receive_v they_o and_o when_o they_o spring_v up_o in_o we_o they_o will_v grow_v the_o better_a and_o fast_o be_v well_o water_v in_o the_o morning_n and_o endure_v without_o wither_v when_o the_o sun_n of_o persecution_n arise_v and_o even_o scorch_v with_o the_o heat_n of_o affliction_n we_o shall_v preserve_v our_o soul_n from_o the_o poisonous_a contagion_n of_o the_o sinful_a time_n when_o as_o before_o we_o go_v abroad_o into_o the_o infectious_a air_n we_o have_v betimes_o in_o the_o morning_n take_v our_o spiritual_a cordial_n and_o antidote_n we_o shall_v keep_v the_o fort_n of_o our_o heart_n from_o any_o danger_n of_o sack_v and_o surprise_v by_o satan_n tentation_n when_o as_o betimes_o in_o 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sin_n yea_o if_o he_o will_v not_o allow_v we_o on_o his_o day_n to_o speak_v our_o own_o word_n or_o to_o 13._o esa_n 58._o 11_o 12_o 13._o think_v our_o own_o thought_n because_o he_o will_v have_v we_o whole_o devote_a and_o consecrate_v to_o the_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n then_o much_o more_o do_v he_o inhibit_v sport_n and_o recreation_n which_o tend_v not_o at_o all_o to_o the_o sanctification_n of_o his_o sabbath_n and_o be_v of_o a_o inferior_a nature_n and_o less_o excellency_n and_o necessity_n and_o which_o also_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o carnal_a delight_n most_o please_v to_o the_o flesh_n be_v more_o likely_a to_o steal_v away_o our_o heart_n and_o to_o distract_v we_o in_o the_o performance_n of_o holy_a duty_n and_o therefore_o on_o this_o day_n the_o recreation_n of_o our_o body_n aught_o to_o be_v their_o rest_v from_o all_o labour_n which_o be_v not_o necessary_a to_o the_o duty_n of_o the_o sabbath_n and_o the_o recreation_n of_o our_o mind_n must_v be_v in_o 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anoint_a themselves_o with_o the_o chief_a ointment_n but_o be_v not_o grieve_v for_o the_o affliction_n of_o joseph_n §._o sect._n 6_o that_o we_o must_v consort_v ourselves_o with_o good_a company_n the_o six_o caution_n be_v that_o for_o our_o recreation_n sake_n we_o do_v not_o willing_o consort_v ourselves_o with_o evil_a company_n observe_v herein_o the_o apostle_n rule_v 11._o eph._n 5._o 11._o have_v no_o fellowship_n with_o the_o unfruitful_a work_n of_o darkness_n but_o rather_o reproove_v they_o wherein_o our_o care_n ought_v to_o be_v the_o great_a because_o nothing_o more_o cause_v near_o familiarity_n and_o friendly_a acquaintance_n than_o agreement_n and_o communion_n in_o the_o same_o delight_n and_o nothing_o soon_o breed_v likeness_n of_o manner_n and_o condition_n then_o when_o in_o our_o pleasure_n we_o jump_v and_o conjoin_v together_o with_o one_o mind_n and_o affection_n so_o that_o as_o our_o recreation_n with_o they_o that_o true_o fear_v god_n be_v strong_a 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pure_a service_n their_o own_o or_o other_o man_n invention_n and_o tradition_n will-worship_n superstition_n and_o idolatry_n §._o sect._n 6_o example_n of_o the_o faithful_a who_o have_v catechize_v their_o family_n last_o the_o example_n of_o the_o faithful_a in_o all_o age_n who_o have_v be_v diligent_a in_o the_o perform_n of_o this_o duty_n may_v persuade_v we_o unto_o it_o thus_o we_o read_v 2._o gen._n 4._o 1_o 2._o that_o cain_n and_o abel_n serve_v god_n by_o sacrifice_n which_o they_o can_v not_o have_v do_v there_o be_v then_o not_o write_v word_n for_o their_o direction_n unless_o they_o have_v be_v instruct_v in_o god_n true_a religion_n by_o their_o parent_n so_o abraham_n be_v commend_v for_o this_o duty_n from_o who_o god_n will_v not_o hide_v his_o secret_a counsel_n because_o he_o know_v that_o he_o will_v command_v his_o child_n and_o his_o household_n 19_o gen._n 18._o 19_o after_o he_o that_o they_o may_v keep_v the_o way_n of_o the_o lord_n thus_o solomon_n be_v 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as_o theophilus_n the_o eunuch_n cornelius_z and_o his_o household_n apollo_n and_o many_o other_o whereof_o these_o principle_n be_v call_v 2._o heb._n 6._o 2._o the_o doctrine_n of_o baptism_n and_o the_o second_o sort_n bear_v in_o the_o church_n who_o be_v in_o the_o covenant_n be_v baptize_v in_o their_o infancy_n and_o after_o that_o catechize_v and_o then_o confirm_v by_o the_o imposition_n of_o hand_n whereof_o the_o principle_n be_v call_v the_o doctrine_n of_o the_o imposition_n of_o hand_n in_o the_o same_o place_n because_o at_o their_o confirmation_n they_o first_o render_v a_o account_n of_o their_o faith_n and_o thus_o paul_n remember_v timothy_n unfeigned_a faith_n say_v that_o it_o dwell_v 5._o 2._o tim._n 1._o 5._o first_o in_o his_o grandmother_n lois_fw-fr and_o his_o mother_n eunice_n of_o who_o he_o make_v honourable_a mention_n because_o they_o have_v instruct_v he_o from_o his_o youth_n in_o the_o doctrine_n of_o it_o and_o therefore_o if_o we_o will_v be_v number_v in_o the_o calendar_n of_o the_o faithful_a or_o be_v make_v happy_a in_o their_o reward_n let_v we_o follow_v their_o example_n and_o as_o we_o have_v opportunity_n and_o convenient_a time_n let_v we_o catechise_v and_o instruct_v in_o the_o principle_n of_o christian_a religion_n all_o those_o that_o be_v capable_a of_o knowledge_n be_v commit_v to_o our_o charge_n §._o sect._n 7_o reason_n move_v child_n to_o submit_v themselves_o to_o be_v catechize_v and_o these_o be_v the_o reason_n which_o may_v persuade_v governor_n to_o perform_v this_o duty_n of_o catechise_v unto_o which_o we_o will_v add_v some_o other_o which_o may_v move_v those_o who_o be_v under_o their_o government_n to_o submit_v themselves_o willing_o unto_o this_o ordinance_n of_o god_n to_o receive_v instruction_n from_o they_o and_o attentive_o to_o hear_v they_o careful_o to_o treasure_n up_o in_o their_o heart_n and_o memory_n what_o they_o have_v learn_v and_o cheerful_o to_o render_v a_o account_n of_o it_o when_o they_o be_v call_v thereunto_o the_o which_o i_o think_v necessary_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o backwardness_n which_o be_v to_o be_v observe_v in_o most_o family_n and_o congregation_n among_o all_o sort_n not_o only_o nor_o chief_o among_o child_n in_o year_n but_o especial_o such_o as_o be_v ripe_a in_o age_n be_v notwithstanding_o child_n in_o knowledge_n the_o which_o be_v cause_v by_o their_o natural_a averseness_n to_o these_o religious_a duty_n by_o the_o corruption_n of_o their_o judgement_n persuade_v they_o that_o they_o be_v unnecessary_a by_o the_o worldliness_n and_o profaneness_n of_o their_o heart_n which_o hinder_v they_o from_o attend_v unto_o instruction_n and_o consequent_o make_v they_o unwilling_a to_o be_v call_v to_o account_v because_o they_o find_v themselves_o unable_a to_o answer_v and_o give_v any_o satisfaction_n to_o their_o teacher_n by_o carnal_a pride_n and_o proud_a bashfulness_n which_o cause_v they_o scornful_o to_o cast_v off_o christ_n yoke_n and_o contemptuous_o to_o refuse_v subjection_n unto_o his_o ordinance_n because_o they_o fear_v to_o be_v disgrace_v before_o other_o for_o their_o ignorance_n and_o small_a profit_v in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o christian_a religion_n and_o final_o by_o the_o subtle_a malice_n of_o the_o devil_n which_o cast_v before_o they_o all_o discouragement_n which_o he_o can_v devise_v or_o raise_v against_o this_o profitable_a exercise_n because_o he_o well_o know_v that_o it_o be_v a_o most_o powerful_a mean_n to_o dispel_v the_o mist_n of_o ignorance_n through_o which_o he_o mislead_v man_n to_o profaneness_n heresy_n hell_n and_o destruction_n and_o to_o inlighten_v man_n mind_n with_o save_v knowledge_n to_o beat_v he_o from_o his_o throne_n and_o to_o cast_v down_o the_o strong_a hold_v of_o sin_n and_o to_o set_v up_o and_o establish_v in_o their_o heart_n the_o gracious_a kingdom_n of_o jesus_n christ_n by_o which_o they_o shall_v be_v bring_v to_o all_o glory_n and_o heavenly_a happiness_n §._o sect._n 8_o reason_n move_v those_o which_o be_v of_o year_n to_o submit_v themselves_o to_o be_v catechize_v if_o they_o be_v ignorant_a now_o these_o reason_n concern_v not_o only_a child_n in_o year_n but_o also_o child_n in_o knowledge_n though_o they_o be_v ancient_a in_o respect_n of_o age_n the_o first_o 32._o eph_n 2._o 10._o luk._n 1._o 74._o deut_n 28._o 14._o deut._n 12._o 32._o whereof_o may_v be_v take_v from_o the_o end_n of_o their_o creation_n and_o redemption_n for_o they_o be_v create_v unto_o good_a work_n which_o god_n have_v ordain_v that_o they_o shall_v walk_v in_o they_o they_o be_v redeem_v out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o their_o spiritual_a enemy_n that_o they_o shall_v serve_v god_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n before_o he_o all_o the_o day_n of_o their_o life_n they_o be_v not_o their_o own_o but_o buy_v with_o a_o price_n that_o they_o may_v glorify_v their_o redeemer_n in_o their_o soul_n and_o body_n but_o none_o can_v true_o serve_v the_o lord_n unless_o they_o know_v he_o his_o will_n and_o word_n from_o which_o they_o must_v not_o decline_v to_o the_o right_a hand_n nor_o to_o the_o left_a and_o neither_o add_v any_o thing_n to_o it_o nor_o detract_v aught_o from_o it_o for_o else_o through_o natural_a ignorance_n they_o will_v as_o our_o saviour_n charge_v the_o samaritan_n worship_v they_o know_v not_o what_o 22._o joh._n 4._o 22._o and_o in_o stead_n of_o his_o true_a service_n offer_v unto_o he_o their_o own_o will-worship_n and_o invention_n neither_o can_v we_o come_v to_o this_o knowledge_n but_o by_o the_o mean_n which_o god_n have_v ordain_v one_o of_o the_o chief_a whereof_o be_v this_o religious_a exercise_n second_o we_o have_v vow_v in_o our_o baptism_n that_o we_o will_v fight_v under_o christ_n banner_n against_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n which_o we_o can_v do_v without_o receive_v a_o
though_o they_o be_v good_a yet_o we_o have_v no_o certainty_n either_o in_o get_v or_o keep_v they_o because_o both_o they_o and_o we_o be_v both_o momentany_a and_o mutable_a and_o be_v every_o day_n in_o danger_n to_o be_v part_v from_o one_o another_o yea_o so_o far_o be_v they_o from_o any_o absolute_a goodness_n that_o through_o our_o corruption_n by_o which_o we_o become_v apt_a to_o abuse_v they_o they_o be_v cause_n or_o at_o least_o occasion_n of_o much_o hurt_n be_v provocation_n unto_o all_o sin_n both_o against_o god_n our_o neighbour_n and_o ourselves_o derive_v unto_o we_o innumerable_a evil_n both_o temporal_a and_o those_o civil_a and_o spiritual_a and_o also_o eternal_a as_o hinder_v the_o fruition_n of_o heavenly_a happiness_n and_o further_a and_o increase_v everlasting_a punishment_n or_o though_o they_o be_v good_a in_o themselves_o and_o be_v not_o through_o our_o abuse_n occasion_n of_o these_o evil_n yet_o they_o be_v not_o to_o be_v esteem_v and_o affect_v in_o respect_n of_o we_o who_o be_v but_o pilgrim_n on_o earth_n have_v only_o the_o use_n and_o benefit_n of_o they_o in_o our_o passage_n and_o as_o it_o be_v in_o our_o inn_n where_o we_o be_v to_o make_v but_o short_a abode_n and_o citizen_n of_o heaven_n and_o heir_n of_o those_o eternal_a joy_n and_o last_a happiness_n which_o infinite_o exceed_v all_o worldly_a thing_n in_o which_o be_v our_o country_n we_o do_v expect_v durable_a riches_n and_o everlasting_a 10._o joh._n 14._o 2._o heb._n 11._o 9_o 10._o habitation_n all_o which_o reason_n i_o do_v here_o but_o brief_o touch_v and_o content_v myself_o with_o namely_o these_o general_a head_n because_o i_o have_v large_o handle_v and_o effectual_o press_v they_o as_o i_o be_v able_a in_o my_o second_o part_n of_o the_o christian_a warfare_n cap._n xxxiiii_o how_o we_o may_v right_o use_v the_o state_n of_o prosperity_n so_o as_o it_o may_v be_v a_o help_n unto_o godliness_n §._o sect._n 1_o that_o we_o must_v use_v god_n temporal_a blessing_n as_o help_n unto_o save_v grace_n and_o spiritual_a duty_n but_o it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a that_o we_o shun_v the_o abuse_n of_o prosperity_n and_o temporal_a blessing_n unless_o we_o also_o know_v how_o we_o may_v right_o use_v they_o the_o which_o use_n be_v far_o better_a than_o the_o thing_n themselves_o as_o further_a we_o unto_o the_o fruition_n of_o much_o more_o excellent_a benefit_n both_o in_o this_o life_n and_o the_o life_n to_o come_v the_o which_o solomon_n impli_v in_o make_v this_o use_n a_o second_o and_o more_o perfect_a gift_n of_o 19_o eccles_n 5._o 19_o god_n which_o he_o do_v not_o like_o the_o other_o cast_v out_o in_o common_a to_o man_n of_o all_o sort_n but_o reserve_v it_o as_o a_o special_a benefit_n for_o those_o that_o fear_v he_o i_o know_v 13._o cap._n 3._o 12_o 13._o say_v he_o that_o there_o be_v no_o good_a in_o they_o but_o for_o a_o man_n to_o rejoice_v and_o to_o do_v good_a in_o his_o life_n and_o also_o that_o a_o man_n shall_v eat_v and_o drink_v and_o enjoy_v the_o good_a of_o his_o labour_n it_o be_v the_o gift_n of_o god_n and_o therefore_o in_o the_o next_o place_n i_o will_v set_v down_o also_o some_o rule_n and_o caution_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v direct_v in_o the_o right_a use_n of_o prosperity_n and_o the_o temporal_a blessing_n which_o do_v accompany_v it_o and_o first_o we_o must_v use_v they_o as_o help_v and_o effectual_a motive_n to_o stir_v we_o up_o to_o unfeigned_a thankfulness_n unto_o god_n that_o give_v they_o to_o which_o end_n let_v we_o not_o sacrifice_v to_o our_o own_o net_n nor_o ascribe_v the_o praise_n of_o they_o to_o our_o wisdom_n and_o industry_n but_o let_v we_o receive_v they_o at_o god_n hand_n as_o his_o gift_n and_o blessing_n that_o he_o may_v have_v the_o whole_a glory_n of_o they_o yea_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o they_o be_v his_o free_a gift_n which_o he_o bestow_v of_o his_o mere_a grace_n and_o bounty_n without_o any_o respect_n of_o our_o merit_n or_o 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glory_n and_o enable_v of_o we_o for_o his_o service_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o we_o must_v use_v the_o blessing_n of_o prosperity_n for_o the_o common_a good_a of_o church_n and_o commonwealth_n four_o if_o we_o will_v right_o use_v our_o prosperity_n and_o god_n temporal_a blessing_n we_o must_v therein_o not_o only_o respect_v our_o own_o particular_a but_o also_o the_o common_a good_a of_o the_o church_n and_o common_a wealth_n and_o the_o private_a good_a of_o all_o our_o neighbour_n the_o former_a by_o pay_v cheerful_o all_o seasement_n and_o tribute_n which_o be_v lawful_o impose_v all_o right_n and_o duty_n which_o belong_v to_o all_o superior_n in_o either_o of_o they_o and_o by_o offer_v also_o our_o freewill_n oblation_n and_o voluntary_a contribution_n towards_o any_o
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service_n and_o have_v labour_v to_o make_v he_o our_o own_o in_o and_o through_o christ_n and_o to_o recover_v our_o right_n in_o he_o which_o we_o have_v lose_v in_o adam_n how_o we_o have_v profit_v in_o the_o save_a knowledge_n of_o he_o and_o in_o our_o adhere_n unto_o he_o with_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n how_o our_o sweet_a communion_n with_o he_o have_v be_v increase_v and_o the_o comfortable_a fellowship_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n dwell_v in_o our_o heart_n seal_v and_o assure_v in_o we_o and_o how_o we_o have_v endeavour_v to_o have_v and_o hold_v his_o face_n and_o favour_n in_o jesus_n christ_n whether_o we_o have_v keep_v the_o whole_a armour_n of_o god_n fast_o buckle_v unto_o we_o and_o if_o we_o have_v fail_v herein_o then_o in_o what_o grace_n we_o have_v find_v great_a defect_n how_o we_o have_v endeavour_v to_o arm_v ourselves_o against_o all_o sin_n and_o what_o new_a strength_n we_o have_v gather_v to_o withstand_v and_o mortify_v our_o corruption_n especial_o those_o unto_o which_o we_o be_v natural_o most_v incline_v and_o with_o what_o desire_n and_o resolution_n we_o have_v embrace_v all_o virtue_n and_o labour_v to_o perform_v all_o christian_a duty_n unto_o god_n our_o neighbour_n and_o ourselves_o whether_o we_o have_v right_o dispose_v our_o heart_n tongue_n and_o action_n so_o as_o they_o may_v in_o all_o thing_n be_v conformable_a to_o the_o law_n of_o god_n how_o we_o have_v submit_v ourselves_o in_o all_o thing_n to_o god_n will_v and_o pleasure_n and_o resign_v our_o soul_n body_n and_o state_n to_o be_v govern_v and_o guide_v by_o his_o wise_a providence_n without_o murmur_v and_o repine_v final_o whether_o we_o have_v be_v frequent_a and_o fervent_a in_o pour_v forth_o our_o soul_n in_o prayer_n upon_o all_o good_a occasion_n desire_v the_o thing_n we_o need_v and_o praise_v he_o for_o those_o benefit_n which_o we_o have_v receive_v §._o sect._n 4_o that_o we_o must_v examine_v ourselves_o how_o we_o have_v spend_v the_o day_n past_a so_o likewise_o we_o may_v examine_v ourselves_o how_o we_o have_v perform_v those_o duty_n which_o belong_v to_o the_o particular_a part_n of_o the_o day_n as_o whether_o we_o do_v awake_a with_o god_n and_o offer_v unto_o he_o our_o morning_n sacrifice_n of_o prayer_n and_o meditation_n with_o what_o faithfulness_n we_o have_v walk_v in_o the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n and_o how_o therein_o we_o have_v joint_o aim_v at_o god_n glory_n and_o the_o good_a of_o our_o neighbour_n together_o with_o our_o own_o profit_n whether_o we_o have_v do_v the_o duty_n of_o they_o in_o the_o obedience_n and_o love_n of_o god_n and_o have_v perform_v our_o earthly_a duty_n with_o heavenly_a mind_n and_o affection_n whether_o we_o have_v right_o use_v our_o recreation_n refresh_v our_o body_n and_o mind_n with_o lawful_a sport_n in_o a_o good_a manner_n to_o right_a end_n with_o observation_n of_o the_o rule_n and_o caution_n require_v in_o they_o especial_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o time_n that_o we_o have_v not_o be_v over-lavish_a to_o the_o thrust_v out_o but_o rather_o fit_v ourselves_o for_o better_a exercise_n how_o we_o have_v carry_v ourselves_o in_o receive_v of_o our_o food_n blessing_n it_o by_o prayer_n and_o thanksgiving_n and_o use_v it_o with_o temperance_n and_o sobriety_n so_o as_o we_o have_v thereby_o be_v better_o fit_v for_o god_n service_n whether_o we_o have_v right_o use_v our_o solitariness_n spend_v our_o time_n neither_o idle_o nor_o unprofitable_o and_o how_o we_o have_v behave_v ourselves_o in_o our_o society_n both_o in_o our_o choice_n of_o good_a company_n and_o in_o perform_v with_o they_o all_o christian_a duty_n of_o piety_n justice_n and_o civil_a honesty_n for_o the_o mutual_a good_a of_o one_o another_o how_o we_o have_v perform_v duty_n belong_v to_o the_o family_n and_o what_o care_n we_o have_v have_v that_o not_o only_a ourselves_o but_o also_o those_o who_o be_v under_o our_o charge_n shall_v serve_v the_o lord_n how_o we_o have_v carry_v ourselves_o in_o our_o prosperity_n by_o praise_v god_n for_o it_o and_o by_o so_o use_v it_o as_o that_o we_o may_v be_v the_o better_o enable_v to_o glorify_v he_o and_o to_o perform_v all_o good_a duty_n to_o our_o neighbour_n and_o how_o also_o we_o have_v profit_v by_o our_o affliction_n and_o chastizement_n for_o the_o draw_v of_o we_o near_o unto_o god_n in_o all_o holy_a and_o righteous_a duty_n and_o the_o wean_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n from_o the_o love_n of_o the_o world_n the_o which_o examination_n we_o shall_v not_o think_v too_o tedious_a and_o laborious_a if_o at_o least_o we_o be_v in_o our_o health_n and_o strength_n and_o not_o disable_v thereunto_o by_o our_o weakness_n infirmity_n and_o unaptnesse_n to_o take_v our_o rest_n if_o at_o the_o first_o it_o be_v but_o a_o little_a disturb_v in_o which_o case_n if_o our_o employment_n will_v afford_v unto_o we_o any_o fit_a leisure_n and_o opportunity_n it_o be_v good_a to_o allot_v some_o short_a time_n unto_o this_o exercise_n before_o our_o go_v to_o bed_n see_v if_o we_o be_v once_o accustom_v unto_o it_o we_o shall_v perform_v it_o at_o least_o in_o those_o point_n which_o be_v most_o necessary_a for_o our_o own_o particular_a with_o great_a facility_n and_o in_o a_o little_a time_n yea_o in_o truth_n if_o we_o will_v but_o consider_v how_o far_o some_o of_o the_o heathen_n themselves_o have_v proceed_v in_o this_o duty_n and_o what_o singular_a fruit_n and_o benefit_n arise_v from_o it_o we_o may_v well_o be_v ashamed_a who_o profess_v christianity_n of_o our_o great_a neglect_n and_o be_v move_v to_o spare_v some_o little_a time_n from_o our_o sleep_n when_o as_o we_o may_v improve_v it_o to_o so_o much_o spiritual_a profit_n and_o advantage_n i_o use_v say_v seneca_n this_o authority_n 36_o vtor_fw-la hac_fw-la potestate_fw-la &_o quotidie_fw-la apud_fw-la i_o causam_fw-la dico_fw-la etc._n etc._n senec_n de_fw-la ira_fw-la lib_n 3._o cap._n 36_o and_o daily_o plead_v my_o cause_n with_o myself_o when_o the_o light_n be_v take_v away_o and_o my_o wife_n be_v acquaint_v with_o my_o custom_n hold_v her_o peace_n i_o examine_v with_o myself_o the_o whole_a day_n pass_v and_o review_v all_o that_o i_o have_v say_v or_o do_v i_o hide_v nothing_o from_o i_o own_o scrutiny_n i_o pass_v by_o nothing_o for_o why_o shall_v i_o fear_v any_o thing_n by_o reason_n of_o my_o error_n when_o as_o i_o can_v say_v see_v that_o thou_o do_v it_o not_o more_o and_o for_o this_o time_n i_o will_v pardon_v thou_o and_o the_o same_o counsel_n he_o give_v to_o his_o friend_n lucilius_n convince_v etc._n quantum_fw-la potes_fw-la teipsum_fw-la coargue_v etc._n etc._n thyself_o say_v he_o as_o much_o as_o thou_o can_v search_v into_o thyself_o first_o execute_v
and_o that_o with_o her_o spirit_n within_o she_o she_o will_v seek_v he_o early_o so_o the_o spouse_n in_o the_o canticle_n by_o night_n on_o my_o bed_n i_o seek_v he_o who_o my_o soul_n love_v and_o the_o prophet_n david_n be_v careful_a even_o in_o the_o night_n to_o approve_v himself_o unto_o god_n by_o perform_v these_o religious_a exercise_n i_o have_v say_v he_o remember_v thy_o name_n o_o lord_n in_o the_o night_n and_o have_v keep_v thy_o law_n and_o this_o the_o lord_n require_v of_o we_o as_o be_v lord_n both_o of_o night_n and_o day_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n the_o day_n be_v thou_o and_o the_o night_n also_o be_v thou_o and_o will_v be_v serve_v as_o 9_o psal_n 74._o 16._o infoelix_fw-la tota_fw-la quicunque_fw-la quiescere_fw-la nocte_fw-la sustinet_fw-la &_o somnos_fw-la praemia_fw-la magna_fw-la vocat_fw-la ovid._n amor._n el._n 9_o with_o our_o whole_a heart_n so_o with_o our_o whole_a time_n see_v he_o be_v the_o god_n of_o our_o salvation_n who_o day_n and_o night_n preserve_v we_o and_o multipli_v his_o blessing_n upon_o we_o whereby_o he_o incourage_v we_o to_o do_v he_o service_n yea_o even_o in_o the_o night_n the_o lord_n go_v in_o his_o visitation_n to_o see_v how_o we_o carry_v ourselves_o and_o will_v call_v we_o to_o account_v either_o to_o reward_v we_o if_o we_o do_v well_o or_o to_o punish_v we_o if_o we_o neglect_v our_o duty_n as_o david_n show_v by_o his_o own_o experience_n thou_o have_v prove_v my_o heart_n say_v he_o thou_o have_v visit_v i_o in_o the_o night_n thou_o have_v 3._o psal_n 17._o 3._o try_v i_o and_o shall_v find_v nothing_o and_o therefore_o we_o must_v in_o the_o night_n approve_v our_o heart_n and_o action_n unto_o he_o and_o not_o think_v that_o the_o darkness_n give_v we_o any_o privilege_n to_o do_v the_o work_n of_o darkness_n see_v as_o the_o psalmist_n speak_v the_o darkness_n hide_v not_o from_o he_o but_o the_o night_n shine_v as_o the_o day_n the_o darkness_n and_o the_o light_n be_v both_o alike_o to_o he_o now_o the_o 12._o psal_n 139._o 12._o duty_n of_o the_o night_n do_v consist_v chief_o in_o prayer_n and_o meditation_n for_o when_o we_o awake_v out_o of_o sleep_n we_o must_v not_o suffer_v our_o mind_n to_o rove_v after_o worldly_a vanity_n nor_o our_o heart_n to_o be_v fix_v upon_o they_o but_o as_o we_o be_v to_o esteem_v the_o lord_n and_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n our_o chief_a treasure_n so_o our_o heart_n and_o mind_n at_o our_o first_o awake_v must_v be_v exercise_v about_o they_o as_o their_o chief_a joy_n and_o comfort_n and_o first_o we_o must_v lift_v they_o up_o unto_o god_n in_o prayer_n according_a to_o the_o example_n of_o holy_a david_n who_o profess_v that_o in_o the_o night_n his_o song_n shall_v be_v with_o he_o and_o his_o prayer_n unto_o the_o god_n of_o his_o life_n 8._o psal_n 42._o 8._o and_o again_o o_o lord_n god_n of_o my_o salvation_n i_o have_v cry_v day_n and_o night_n before_o 1._o psal_n 88_o 1._o thou_o the_o which_o be_v chief_o to_o be_v do_v when_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n be_v heavy_a upon_o we_o by_o some_o grievous_a affliction_n because_o then_o be_v free_v from_o all_o worldly_a distraction_n we_o may_v with_o great_a zeal_n and_o fervency_n of_o spirit_n pour_v forth_o our_o soul_n before_o god_n for_o help_n and_o deliverance_n and_o thus_o david_n in_o his_o great_a extremity_n call_v upon_o god_n day_n and_o night_n o_o my_o god_n say_v he_o i_o cry_v in_o the_o day_n time_n but_o thou_o hear_v not_o and_o in_o the_o night_n season_n i_o be_o not_o silent_a 2._o psal_n 22._o 2._o so_o the_o afflict_a church_n and_o people_n of_o god_n in_o their_o heart_n cry_v unto_o the_o lord_n o_o wall_n of_o the_o daughter_n of_o zion_n let_v tear_n run_v down_o like_o a_o river_n day_n 19_o lam._n 2._o 18_o 19_o and_o night_n give_v thyself_o no_o rest_n let_v not_o the_o apple_n of_o thy_o eye_n cease_v arise_v cry_v out_o in_o the_o night_n in_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o watch_n pour_v out_o thy_o heart_n like_o water_n before_o the_o face_n of_o the_o lord_n lift_v up_o thy_o hand_n towards_o he_o for_o the_o life_n of_o the_o young_a child_n that_o faint_v for_o hunger_n in_o the_o top_n of_o every_o street_n and_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o in_o his_o bitter_a agony_n make_v choice_n of_o the_o night_n as_o 44._o luk._n 22._o 44._o the_o fit_a time_n for_o those_o powerful_a and_o effectual_a prayer_n which_o he_o make_v for_o himself_o and_o his_o church_n unto_o god_n his_o father_n whereby_o we_o learn_v that_o when_o we_o have_v suit_n of_o great_a importance_n which_o we_o will_v solicit_v with_o all_o earnestness_n and_o importunity_n the_o night_n be_v a_o fit_a time_n to_o commend_v they_o unto_o god_n in_o our_o fervent_a prayer_n yea_o even_o at_o ordinary_a time_n if_o there_o be_v any_o special_a suit_n which_o we_o will_v make_v unto_o god_n either_o for_o the_o assistance_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n for_o the_o mortify_n of_o some_o strong_a corruption_n which_o cleave_v unto_o we_o or_o the_o pardon_n of_o any_o sin_n which_o have_v late_o wound_v our_o conscience_n or_o for_o the_o obtain_n of_o some_o special_a grace_n wherein_o we_o find_v ourselves_o most_o defective_a or_o for_o deliverance_n from_o some_o imminent_a danger_n it_o be_v most_o profitable_a that_o at_o our_o first_o wake_v we_o present_o pitch_v upon_o they_o and_o in_o some_o short_a prayer_n and_o earnest_a desire_n of_o the_o heart_n offer_v up_o our_o suit_n unto_o god_n in_o the_o mediation_n of_o jesus_n christ_n and_o as_o we_o be_v thus_o in_o the_o night_n to_o pray_v for_o the_o thing_n we_o want_v so_o also_o ought_v we_o to_o praise_n and_o give_v thanks_n unto_o god_n for_o his_o gift_n and_o blessing_n already_o receive_v according_a to_o the_o example_n of_o david_n who_o do_v not_o content_v himself_o to_o show_v forth_o god_n love_v kindness_n in_o the_o morning_n but_o also_o his_o faithfulness_n 2._o psal_n 92._o 2._o in_o the_o night_n the_o which_o duty_n upon_o extraordinary_a occasion_n must_v be_v extraordinary_o perform_v and_o in_o some_o set_n and_o solemn_a manner_n as_o when_o our_o heart_n be_v ravish_v with_o the_o apprehension_n of_o god_n mercy_n and_o bounty_n after_o the_o receive_n of_o some_o special_a and_o singular_a benefit_n as_o we_o see_v also_o in_o david_n practice_n who_o at_o midnight_n do_v rise_v to_o give_v thanks_n unto_o the_o lord_n as_o 62._o psal_n 119._o 62._o he_o profess_v the_o which_o his_o night-song_n as_o they_o be_v his_o solace_n in_o the_o time_n of_o his_o flourish_a prosperity_n so_o the_o remembrance_n of_o they_o be_v his_o chief_a comfort_n in_o his_o deep_a distress_n as_o be_v infallible_a sign_n of_o god_n love_n and_o his_o own_o integrity_n for_o when_o his_o affliction_n both_o of_o body_n and_o mind_n be_v so_o great_a that_o he_o have_v no_o manner_n of_o consolation_n in_o his_o present_a sense_n and_o feeling_n he_o call_v to_o remembrance_n his_o song_n in_o the_o night_n and_o the_o sweet_a visitation_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n in_o these_o spiritual_a exercise_n 6._o psal_n 77._o 6._o which_o example_n let_v we_o learn_v to_o imitate_v and_o if_o no_o other_o occasion_n come_v present_o to_o our_o mind_n yet_o at_o least_o let_v we_o when_o we_o awake_v lift_v up_o our_o soul_n unto_o god_n praise_v he_o for_o his_o gracious_a preservation_n hitherto_o and_o our_o quiet_a rest_n and_o commend_v our_o soul_n and_o body_n into_o his_o gracious_a protection_n for_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o night_n desire_v the_o continuance_n of_o his_o favour_n for_o our_o preservation_n and_o of_o our_o quiet_a sleep_n for_o the_o refresh_n and_o strengthen_v of_o our_o frail_a and_o weak_a body_n §._o sect._n 7_o meditation_n fit_a for_o the_o night_n the_o other_o duty_n be_v meditation_n in_o which_o we_o be_v to_o exercise_v our_o mind_n after_o a_o holy_a and_o religious_a manner_n when_o we_o can_v or_o listen_v not_o to_o sleep_v and_o not_o suffer_v they_o to_o range_v and_o rove_v after_o idle_a or_o hurtful_a vanity_n which_o will_v not_o bring_v unto_o we_o any_o profit_n the_o subject_a matter_n of_o which_o our_o meditation_n may_v be_v diverse_a according_a to_o our_o several_a occasion_n and_o estate_n as_o first_o and_o principal_o we_o must_v call_v god_n to_o our_o remembrance_n and_o meditate_v on_o his_o save_a attribute_n his_o infinite_a love_n mercy_n goodness_n and_o bounty_n towards_o we_o wherein_o holy_a david_n take_v singular_a comfort_n and_o delight_n my_o soul_n say_v he_o shall_v be_v satisfy_v as_o with_o marrow_n and_o fatness_n and_o my_o 6._o psal_n 63._o 6._o mouth_n shall_v praise_v thou_o with_o joyful_a lip_n when_o i_o remember_v
thou_o upon_o my_o bed_n and_o meditate_v on_o thou_o in_o the_o night-watche_n second_o we_o may_v make_v some_o part_n of_o the_o word_n of_o god_n the_o subject_n of_o our_o meditation_n as_o david_n also_o do_v who_o 148._o psal_n 119._o 148._o eye_n prevent_v the_o night-watche_n that_o he_o may_v meditate_v in_o god_n word_n the_o which_o he_o make_v a_o special_a note_n of_o a_o bless_a man_n that_o he_o take_v such_o delight_n in_o the_o law_n of_o god_n that_o he_o meditate_v therein_o day_n and_o night_n and_o thus_o 2._o psal_n 1._o 2._o we_o may_v take_v occasion_n to_o think_v of_o the_o purity_n and_o perfection_n of_o the_o law_n what_o exact_a righteousness_n it_o require_v and_o how_o far_o we_o come_v short_a of_o this_o perfection_n that_o so_o we_o may_v be_v humble_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o our_o own_o corruption_n and_o imperfection_n or_o of_o the_o excellency_n of_o the_o gospel_n and_o of_o the_o gracious_a promise_n therein_o contain_v apply_v they_o by_o a_o lively_a faith_n unto_o ourselves_o that_o our_o heart_n thereby_o may_v be_v replenish_v and_o even_o ravish_v with_o the_o sweet_a comfort_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n or_o of_o god_n manifold_a blessing_n bestow_v upon_o we_o especial_o the_o day_n past_a and_o the_o singular_a privilege_n which_o we_o have_v through_o jesus_n christ_n of_o which_o we_o shall_v have_v occasion_n to_o speak_v more_o hereafter_o or_o final_o we_o may_v think_v of_o some_o text_n of_o scripture_n which_o have_v some_o similitude_n with_o our_o present_a estate_n as_o that_o 13._o rom._n 13._o 11_o 12_o 13._o it_o be_v now_o high_a time_n to_o awake_v out_o of_o sleep_n for_o now_o be_v our_o salvation_n near_o than_o when_o we_o believe_v the_o night_n be_v far_o spend_v the_o day_n be_v at_o hand_n let_v we_o therefore_o cast_v off_o the_o work_n of_o darkness_n and_o let_v we_o put_v on_o the_o armour_n of_o light_n let_v we_o walk_v honest_o as_o in_o the_o day_n not_o in_o riot_v and_o drunkenness_n not_o in_o chamber_v and_o wantonness_n not_o in_o strife_n and_o envy_v etc._n etc._n and_o again_o awake_v thou_o that_o sleep_v and_o 14._o eph._n 5._o 14._o stand_v up_o from_o the_o dead_a and_o christ_n shall_v give_v thou_o light_n but_o you_o brethren_n be_v not_o 5._o 1._o thes_n 5._o 4_o 5._o in_o darkness_n that_o the_o day_n of_o the_o lord_n shall_v overtake_v you_o as_o a_o thief_n you_o be_v all_o child_n of_o light_n and_o the_o child_n of_o the_o day_n we_o be_v not_o of_o the_o night_n nor_o of_o darkness_n therefore_o let_v we_o not_o sleep_v as_o do_v other_o but_o let_v we_o watch_v and_o be_v sober_a etc._n etc._n final_o we_o may_v from_o present_a occasion_n have_v good_a matter_n minister_v unto_o we_o for_o our_o meditation_n as_o from_o the_o terror_n of_o darkness_n we_o may_v think_v how_o much_o more_o fearful_a be_v the_o spiritual_a darkness_n of_o sin_n from_o which_o the_o lord_n have_v gracious_o deliver_v we_o leave_v innumerable_a other_o to_o live_v and_o die_v in_o it_o and_o that_o horrible_a estate_n of_o the_o wicked_a who_o be_v cast_v into_o utter_a darkness_n unto_o who_o the_o light_n shall_v never_o appear_v nor_o the_o sun_n of_o righteousness_n ever_o shine_v to_o bring_v unto_o they_o any_o joy_n and_o comfort_n and_o so_o take_v occasion_n of_o praise_v the_o lord_n for_o free_v we_o from_o these_o fear_n and_o notwithstanding_o our_o unworthiness_n for_o cause_v the_o light_n of_o truth_n and_o salvation_n to_o shine_v unto_o we_o rather_o than_o to_o they_o so_o from_o our_o awake_n out_o of_o sleep_n we_o may_v take_v occasion_n to_o think_v of_o our_o awake_n out_o of_o the_o sleep_n of_o death_n at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n and_o from_o the_o crow_n of_o the_o cock_n of_o the_o loud_a and_o shrill_a sound_n of_o the_o last_o trumpet_n whereby_o be_v raise_v from_o the_o dead_a we_o shall_v be_v summon_v to_o appear_v before_o god_n tribunal_n to_o give_v a_o account_n of_o all_o that_o we_o have_v do_v in_o the_o flesh_n either_o good_a or_o evil_n that_o so_o night_n and_o day_n we_o may_v prepare_v ourselves_o for_o christ_n come_n and_o be_v still_o in_o readiness_n to_o give_v up_o our_o reckon_n final_o as_o we_o be_v not_o much_o to_o regard_v our_o dream_n in_o respect_n of_o any_o guess_n to_o be_v make_v thereby_o of_o any_o future_a thing_n so_o be_v we_o not_o utter_o to_o neglect_v they_o in_o regard_n of_o other_o use_n for_o we_o may_v not_o only_o by_o they_o guess_v at_o the_o temperature_n of_o our_o body_n and_o our_o natural_a disposition_n in_o respect_n thereof_o and_o unto_o what_o sin_n we_o be_v most_o incline_v but_o also_o we_o may_v take_v occasion_n from_o they_o of_o good_a meditation_n as_o to_o think_v of_o our_o own_o frailty_n and_o corruption_n when_o we_o find_v and_o feel_v that_o carnal_a concupiscence_n even_o in_o our_o sleep_n have_v wrought_v in_o we_o and_o cause_v either_o such_o dream_n as_o be_v wanton_a and_o lascivious_a or_o choleric_a provoke_v we_o to_o revenge_v and_o on_o the_o other_o side_n to_o meditate_v on_o god_n mercy_n and_o goodness_n if_o we_o have_v have_v any_o dream_n that_o savour_v of_o virtue_n and_o religion_n who_o by_o his_o spirit_n have_v sanctify_v our_o mind_n and_o heart_n which_o of_o themselves_o be_v not_o able_a natural_o to_o think_v a_o good_a thought_n or_o to_o conceive_v a_o good_a desire_n §._o sect._n 8_o that_o the_o profit_n of_o these_o duty_n will_v far_o exceed_v the_o pain_n now_o if_o any_o object_n that_o though_o these_o duty_n be_v good_a and_o commendable_a yet_o they_o be_v hard_a and_o difficult_a and_o that_o it_o bring_v great_a weariness_n 13._o mal._n 1._o 13._o thus_o to_o serve_v god_n both_o day_n and_o night_n in_o these_o spiritual_a and_o religious_a exercise_n unto_o such_o i_o dare_v promise_n that_o their_o profit_n will_v far_o exceed_v their_o pain_n and_o their_o spiritual_a joy_n and_o comfort_n will_v abundant_o recompense_v that_o carnal_a distaste_n which_o our_o corrupt_a flesh_n cause_v in_o they_o for_o if_o our_o mind_n and_o heart_n be_v thus_o continual_o night_n and_o day_n take_v up_o for_o god_n use_v in_o these_o religious_a exercise_n it_o will_v be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o keep_v out_o satan_n and_o his_o suggestion_n from_o enter_v and_o take_v possession_n as_o they_o easy_o will_v if_o they_o be_v sweep_v clean_o and_o empty_a of_o good_a meditation_n and_o desire_n for_o they_o who_o be_v idle_a and_o do_v nothing_o be_v at_o the_o next_o step_n to_o do_v ill_a and_o if_o we_o be_v not_o employ_v in_o the_o service_n of_o god_n the_o devil_n will_v take_v we_o up_o like_o masterless_a man_n and_o hire_v we_o with_o the_o wage_n of_o sinful_a pleasure_n to_o spend_v our_o time_n and_o strength_n in_o the_o work_n of_o darkness_n second_o if_o they_o be_v thus_o replenish_v with_o good_a meditation_n at_o our_o lie_v down_o it_o will_v be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o preserve_v we_o from_o vain_a idle_a and_o sinful_a dream_n and_o contrariwise_o dispose_v we_o even_o in_o our_o sleep_n to_o good_a thought_n and_o cogitation_n three_o if_o we_o thus_o keep_v they_o well-ordered_a at_o our_o go_v to_o bed_n and_o throughout_o the_o whole_a night_n we_o shall_v with_o much_o more_o ease_n and_o pleasure_n keep_v they_o in_o this_o state_n the_o day_n follow_v and_o have_v they_o apt_a and_o ready_a unto_o the_o well-performance_n of_o all_o good_a duty_n for_o as_o those_o oven_n be_v easy_o heat_n in_o the_o morning_n in_o which_o we_o bake_v in_o the_o night_n and_o the_o fire_n soon_o kindle_v when_o we_o rise_v which_o we_o well_o rake_v up_o and_o cover_v when_o we_o go_v to_o bed_n so_o if_o we_o be_v thus_o exercise_v over_o night_n we_o shall_v find_v the_o spiritual_a warmth_n thereof_o make_v we_o able_a and_o active_a for_o all_o good_a duty_n in_o the_o morning_n and_o by_o add_v some_o new_a fuel_n unto_o this_o holy_a fire_n we_o shall_v with_o much_o facility_n and_o comfort_n cause_v it_o to_o burn_v and_o blaze_v out_o in_o all_o christian_n and_o religious_a duty_n final_o if_o with_o the_o five_o wise_a virgin_n we_o thus_o keep_v our_o lamp_n trim_v night_n &_o day_n be_v always_o in_o readiness_n we_o shall_v not_o need_v to_o fear_v the_o sudden_a approach_n of_o the_o bridegroom_n but_o at_o the_o least_o noise_n of_o his_o come_n we_o shall_v rise_v to_o meet_v he_o and_o so_o enter_v with_o he_o into_o the_o marriage_n chamber_n of_o heavenly_a happiness_n we_o shall_v there_o eternal_o solace_v ourselves_o in_o the_o fruition_n of_o his_o love_n and_o those_o ravish_a joy_n which_o he_o have_v prepare_v for_o us._n cap._n xxxvii_o that_o we_o must_v moderate_v our_o sleep_n and_o
help_n whereas_o those_o that_o use_v they_o not_o never_o need_v they_o so_o if_o we_o accustom_v ourselves_o to_o immoderate_a sleep_n we_o shall_v turn_v superfluity_n into_o a_o kind_n of_o necessity_n and_o with_o salomon_n 10._o pro._n 6._o 9_o 10._o sluggard_n be_v still_o crave_v for_o more_o when_o as_o already_o we_o have_v take_v too_o much_o whereas_o if_o as_o soon_o as_o we_o feel_v our_o spirit_n refresh_v and_o our_o strength_n repair_v with_o moderate_a rest_n we_o will_v shake_v off_o sloth_n and_o rise_v betimes_o set_v ourselves_o about_o some_o good_a employment_n nature_n will_v be_v easy_o satisfy_v and_o will_v never_o pull_v we_o back_o when_o we_o be_v willing_a to_o rise_v cap._n xxxviii_o of_o those_o christian_a and_o religious_a duty_n which_o we_o ought_v to_o perform_v on_o the_o lord_n day_n for_o the_o sanctify_a of_o it_o §._o sect._n 1_o that_o if_o we_o will_v sanctify_v the_o lord_n day_n we_o must_v prepare_v for_o it_o before_o it_o come_v beside_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n which_o be_v every_o day_n to_o be_v perform_v of_o which_o we_o have_v already_o speak_v there_o be_v other_o which_v more_o special_o belong_v to_o the_o lord_n day_n of_o which_o we_o be_v now_o to_o entreat_v for_o howsoever_o we_o ought_v to_o devote_v ourselves_o in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n to_o god_n service_n yet_o this_o day_n be_v to_o be_v set_v apart_o and_o consecrate_v whole_o after_o a_o peculiar_a manner_n to_o god_n immediate_a worship_n so_o as_o we_o may_v not_o in_o any_o part_n thereof_o do_v the_o duty_n of_o our_o calling_n or_o any_o of_o our_o own_o work_n which_o tend_v to_o the_o advance_v of_o our_o worldly_a end_n whereof_o i_o will_v speak_v the_o more_o brief_o because_o i_o have_v in_o part_n touch_v already_o the_o main_n point_n and_o sum_n of_o the_o four_o commandment_n and_o because_o also_o diverse_a of_o my_o learned_a and_o godly_a brethren_n have_v excellent_o labour_v in_o this_o 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upon_o god_n holy_a ground_n and_o enter_v rash_o upon_o his_o right_n when_o as_o we_o appoint_v and_o set_v apart_o a_o interim_n of_o time_n between_o our_o worldly_a affair_n and_o those_o holy_a duty_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n as_o it_o be_v certain_a bound_n between_o we_o and_o the_o mount_n to_o keep_v we_o from_o violate_v god_n commandment_n wherein_o we_o be_v to_o wean_v and_o sequester_v our_o heart_n from_o all_o worldly_a thing_n that_o they_o may_v be_v whole_o intent_n unto_o holy_a exercise_n in_o which_o regard_n the_o ancient_a practice_n of_o the_o church_n be_v very_o commendable_a and_o consequent_o the_o neglect_n thereof_o to_o be_v lament_v which_o ordain_v that_o all_o labour_a man_n both_o in_o husbandry_n and_o trade_n shall_v give_v over_o their_o work_n betimes_o upon_o
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in_o our_o preparation_n we_o must_v purge_v ourselves_o from_o all_o sinful_a corruption_n and_o as_o we_o must_v thus_o in_o our_o preparation_n purge_v our_o heart_n from_o worldliness_n so_o must_v we_o with_o no_o less_o care_n cleanse_v they_o from_o all_o sinful_a wickedness_n 2._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 1_o 2._o to_o which_o purpose_n we_o must_v search_v and_o examine_v they_o if_o no_o sin_n lie_v lurk_v in_o they_o unrepented_a of_o especial_o such_o as_o most_o hinder_v our_o profit_v by_o the_o public_a ministry_n as_o wrath_n and_o maliciousness_n and_o chief_o against_o our_o teacher_n filthiness_n dissimulation_n hypocrisy_n prejudice_n and_o forestall_a opinion_n voluptuousness_n covetousness_n worldliness_n and_o such_o like_a and_o yet_o more_o particular_o we_o must_v call_v to_o our_o remembrance_n what_o sin_n we_o have_v commit_v the_o week_n past_a and_o serious_o repent_v of_o they_o lest_o continue_v in_o our_o wicked_a course_n and_o cherish_v our_o sin_n as_o it_o be_v in_o our_o bosom_n when_o we_o present_v ourselves_o before_o god_n they_o move_v he_o to_o abhor_v we_o and_o our_o sacrifice_n of_o prayer_n and_o thanksgiving_n 9_o esa_n 6._o 9_o and_o to_o give_v we_o over_o to_o be_v further_o harden_v by_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n whereof_o it_o will_v follow_v that_o our_o heart_n become_v fat_a our_o ear_n heavy_a and_o our_o eye_n shut_v we_o shall_v hear_v and_o not_o understand_v and_o see_v but_o not_o perceive_v that_o we_o may_v be_v heal_v and_o convert_v and_o this_o the_o lord_n require_v of_o the_o israelite_n that_o they_o shall_v first_o wash_v they_o and_o make_v they_o clean_o 16._o esa_n 1._o 16._o namely_o in_o turn_v from_o their_o sin_n by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o then_o approach_v and_o come_v unto_o he_o the_o which_o be_v typical_o signify_v by_o that_o commandment_n of_o wash_v their_o clothes_n before_o the_o give_v of_o the_o law_n 10._o exod._n 19_o 10._o answerable_a unto_o which_o be_v the_o 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until_o first_o by_o our_o unfeigned_a repentance_n we_o have_v make_v our_o peace_n with_o he_o and_o if_o our_o fallow_a ground_n must_v be_v prepare_v and_o plough_v up_o before_o they_o be_v sow_v then_o must_v we_o in_o like_a manner_n plough_v up_o the_o fallow_a ground_n of_o our_o heart_n as_o the_o prophet_n exhort_v 4._o jer._n 4._o 4._o before_o they_o can_v be_v fit_a to_o receive_v the_o seed_n of_o god_n word_n §._o sect._n 5_o that_o in_o our_o preparation_n we_o must_v use_v all_o help_n which_o may_v further_o we_o in_o the_o sanctify_a of_o the_o lord_n day_n second_o we_o must_v in_o this_o preparation_n use_v all_o help_n which_o may_v further_o we_o in_o the_o sanctification_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n as_o namely_o those_o common_a 2._o psal_n 119._o 20._o psal_n 42._o 1_o 2._o mean_n of_o prayer_n read_v the_o word_n and_o other_o holy_a writing_n meditation_n &c_n &c_n and_o more_o especial_o we_o must_v work_v as_o much_o as_o may_v be_v long_v desire_n in_o our_o heart_n after_o the_o lord_n day_n that_o therein_o we_o may_v come_v into_o god_n holy_a assembly_n and_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o his_o holy_a ordinance_n and_o that_o we_o may_v true_o say_v with_o david_n my_o soul_n break_v for_o the_o longing_n that_o it_o have_v unto_o thy_o judgement_n at_o all_o time_n and_o again_o as_o the_o hart_n pant_v after_o the_o water-brooke_n so_o pant_v my_o soul_n after_o thou_o o_o god_n my_o soul_n thirst_v for_o god_n for_o the_o live_a god_n o_o when_o shall_v i_o come_v and_o appear_v before_o god_n for_o if_o we_o expect_v it_o not_o with_o desire_n we_o shall_v not_o great_o rejoice_v in_o the_o fruition_n if_o it_o be_v not_o our_o longing_n before_o it_o approach_v it_o will_v not_o when_o we_o enjoy_v it_o be_v our_o delight_n now_o to_o stir_v up_o these_o long_a desire_n after_o it_o we_o must_v meditate_v on_o the_o excellency_n of_o this_o day_n above_o all_o other_o see_v god_n have_v consecrate_v it_o unto_o his_o worship_n and_o service_n as_o his_o own_o peculiar_a draw_v near_o unto_o we_o in_o all_o visible_a sign_n of_o his_o presence_n and_o admit_v we_o to_o come_v near_o unto_o he_o then_o at_o other_o time_n let_v we_o think_v on_o the_o spiritual_a beauty_n and_o bravery_n of_o god_n house_n and_o of_o his_o holy_a assembly_n grace_v and_o adorn_v with_o his_o special_a favour_n and_o with_o the_o light_n of_o his_o countenance_n which_o infinite_o excel_v the_o sun_n in_o brightness_n and_o comfort_n whereby_o the_o church_n become_v fair_a as_o the_o moon_n clear_a as_o the_o 10._o cant._n 6._o 10._o sun_n and_o terrible_a as_o a_o army_n with_o banner_n with_o which_o spiritual_a beauty_n be_v rapt_v up_o and_o ravish_v let_v we_o cry_v out_o with_o david_n o_o how_o amiable_a be_v 3._o psal_n 110._o 3._o thy_o tabernacle_n o_o lord_n of_o host_n my_o soul_n long_v yea_o even_o faint_v for_o the_o 10._o psal_n 84._o 1_o 2_o 10._o court_n of_o the_o lord_n my_o heart_n and_o my_o flesh_n cry_v out_o for_o the_o live_a god_n etc._n etc._n a_o day_n in_o thy_o court_n be_v better_a than_o a_o thousand_o i_o have_v rather_o be_v a_o doorkeeper_n in_o the_o house_n of_o my_o god_n then_o to_o dwell_v in_o the_o tent_n of_o wickedness_n let_v we_o meditate_v on_o the_o singular_a privilege_n which_o the_o lord_n on_o this_o day_n impart_v unto_o we_o with_o a_o liberal_a hand_n admit_v we_o into_o his_o chamber_n of_o presence_n and_o communicate_v himself_o unto_o we_o by_o give_v we_o free_a liberty_n to_o speak_v unto_o he_o about_o all_o our_o want_n and_o grievance_n and_o to_o offer_v unto_o he_o our_o suit_n and_o petition_n with_o a_o gracious_a promise_n that_o he_o will_v hear_v and_o grant_v they_o yea_o into_o his_o council_n chamber_n where_o he_o impart_v unto_o we_o all_o his_o secret_n and_o the_o chief_a counsel_n of_o his_o kingdom_n and_o not_o only_o cause_v the_o great_a charter_n of_o our_o peace_n and_o manifold_a privilege_n to_o be_v read_v and_o expound_v unto_o we_o but_o also_o seal_v it_o by_o his_o sacrament_n for_o our_o own_o peculiar_a use_n final_o let_v we_o consider_v of_o the_o manifold_a benefit_n which_o the_o lord_n on_o that_o day_n communicate_v unto_o us._n for_o it_o be_v god_n festival_n wherein_o he_o nourish_v our_o soul_n unto_o life_n eternal_a if_o we_o bring_v a_o good_a appetite_n to_o this_o spiritual_a banquet_n it_o be_v his_o great_a seal_n day_n wherein_o he_o sign_v and_o seal_v unto_o we_o a_o general_a pardon_n for_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o all_o our_o spiritual_a evidence_n of_o our_o heavenly_a inheritance_n both_o by_o the_o privy_a signet_n of_o his_o spirit_n and_o the_o great_a seal_n of_o his_o sacrament_n it_o be_v the_o day_n of_o god_n largess_n wherein_o he_o
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humble_a confession_n of_o it_o among_o our_o other_o sin_n and_o earnest_o desire_v to_o be_v free_v not_o only_o from_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o it_o by_o god_n gracious_a pardon_n but_o also_o from_o the_o corruption_n itself_o for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v by_o his_o grace_n &_o holy_a spirit_n final_o have_v labour_v to_o perform_v these_o duty_n of_o the_o lord_n day_n in_o the_o great_a perfection_n we_o be_v able_a and_o have_v in_o some_o poor_a measure_n satisfy_v ourselves_o in_o they_o yet_o if_o our_o heart_n be_v upright_o with_o god_n we_o will_v not_o be_v proud_a of_o any_o thing_n which_o we_o have_v do_v nor_o exalt_v ourselves_o above_o other_o which_o we_o think_v come_v short_a of_o we_o but_o we_o will_v humble_o praise_v god_n for_o that_o which_o we_o have_v receive_v and_o ascribe_v all_o that_o be_v good_a in_o we_o to_o his_o free_a grace_n and_o holy_a spirit_n yea_o we_o will_v easy_o discern_v and_o acknowledge_v our_o best_a action_n stain_v with_o so_o many_o corruption_n and_o mingle_v with_o so_o many_o imperfection_n that_o when_o we_o have_v do_v all_o we_o can_v we_o be_v but_o unprofitable_a servant_n who_o be_v sufficient_o reward_v if_o we_o be_v not_o punish_v the_o four_o book_n contain_v in_o it_o the_o property_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o of_o all_o the_o duty_n which_o be_v require_v unto_o it_o cap._n i._n that_o all_o duty_n universal_o of_o a_o godly_a life_n must_v be_v perform_v in_o sincerity_n and_o integrity_n of_o heart_n §._o sect._n 1_o of_o that_o universal_a and_o total_a obedience_n which_o be_v require_v have_v show_v what_o the_o godly_a life_n be_v and_o the_o duty_n which_o be_v require_v unto_o it_o general_o in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o conversation_n and_o more_o special_o those_o which_o belong_v unto_o every_o day_n it_o now_o follow_v according_a to_o that_o order_n which_o we_o have_v propound_v that_o we_o entreat_v of_o the_o property_n of_o this_o christian_a life_n and_o the_o duty_n belong_v to_o it_o which_o may_v serve_v as_o mark_n and_o sign_n whereby_o we_o may_v know_v they_o and_o also_o distinguish_v they_o from_o all_o other_o which_o be_v false_a and_o counterfeit_a all_o which_o may_v be_v refer_v to_o two_o head_n the_o first_o sort_n respect_v the_o duty_n themselves_o the_o other_o our_o manner_n of_o do_v they_o and_o that_o both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o action_n and_o also_o the_o time_n of_o their_o continuance_n the_o first_o property_n respect_v the_o duty_n themselves_o or_o the_o matter_n and_o form_n of_o they_o be_v universality_n for_o god_n be_v the_o universal_a creator_n preserver_n and_o sovereign_a lord_n of_o all_o thing_n will_v have_v we_o whole_o take_v up_o in_o perform_v of_o all_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n and_o require_v of_o we_o universal_a and_o total_a obedience_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o subject_n and_o object_n of_o it_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o subject_n or_o person_n that_o perform_v it_o the_o lord_n require_v the_o obedience_n not_o of_o some_o few_o or_o many_o part_n alone_o but_o of_o the_o whole_a man_n internal_o in_o the_o soul_n and_o all_o the_o faculty_n of_o it_o especial_o the_o heart_n and_o will_n and_o external_o in_o all_o the_o power_n and_o part_n of_o the_o body_n and_o chief_o our_o tongue_n and_o speech_n and_o our_o work_n and_o action_n internal_o god_n injoin_v we_o to_o serve_v he_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n with_o all_o our_o heart_n and_o soul_n which_o be_v that_o wherein_o he_o chief_o delight_v and_o without_o which_o all_o outward_a action_n be_v they_o never_o so_o formal_a and_o glorious_a be_v vain_a and_o worthless_a yea_o loathsome_a and_o odious_a in_o his_o sight_n and_o hereunto_o there_o be_v two_o thing_n require_v which_o be_v so_o like_a and_o near_a in_o nature_n that_o they_o be_v common_o take_v the_o one_o for_o the_o other_o but_o yet_o as_o i_o take_v it_o they_o may_v be_v distinguish_v though_o never_o sever_v §._o sect._n 2_o of_o integrity_n and_o sincerity_n the_o first_o be_v integrity_n whereby_o we_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o all_o christian_a duty_n with_o our_o whole_a heart_n according_a to_o god_n commandment_n thou_o 10._o deut._n 10_o 12._o and_o 6._o 5._o and_o 26._o 16._o math._n 22._o 37._o psal_n 119._o 10._o shall_v fear_v the_o lord_n thy_o god_n to_o walk_v in_o all_o his_o way_n and_o to_o love_v he_o and_o to_o serve_v the_o lord_n thy_o god_n with_o all_o thy_o heart_n and_o with_o all_o thy_o soul_n the_o which_o david_n perform_v as_o he_o profess_v with_o my_o whole_a heart_n have_v i_o seek_v thou_o o_o let_v i_o not_o wander_v from_o thy_o commandment_n unto_o which_o be_v oppose_v serve_v god_n by_o the_o half_n lame_o and_o halt_o divide_v our_o
disguise_v our_o love_n must_v not_o be_v in_o speech_n and_o tongue_n only_o but_o in_o deed_n and_o truth_n we_o must_v call_v 18._o 1._o john_n 3._o 18._o upon_o god_n in_o truth_n and_o sincerity_n or_o else_o our_o prayer_n will_v be_v but_o mere_a lip-labour_n which_o god_n will_v not_o hear_v or_o regard_v and_o therefore_o david_n use_v his_o sincerity_n in_o pray_v as_o a_o argument_n to_o persuade_v the_o lord_n to_o give_v he_o audience_n give_v ear_n say_v he_o unto_o my_o prayer_n which_o go_v not_o out_o of_o feign_a lip_n and_o ezechias_n his_o integrity_n of_o life_n as_o a_o reason_n to_o move_v he_o for_o therepeal_n 13._o psalm_n 145._o esa_n 29._o 13._o of_o the_o sentence_n of_o death_n and_o prolong_v of_o his_o day_n remember_v now_o o_o lord_n say_v he_o i_o beseech_v thou_o how_o i_o have_v walk_v before_o thou_o in_o truth_n and_o with_o a_o perfect_a heart_n etc._n etc._n final_o our_o preach_n must_v not_o be_v deceitful_a like_o those_o which_o make_v merchandise_n of_o the_o word_n but_o as_o of_o sincerity_n of_o god_n and_o 13._o 2._o cor._n 2._o 17._o act._n 10._o 33._o 1._o thes_n 2._o 13._o in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o our_o hear_n likewise_o of_o the_o word_n must_v be_v in_o sincerity_n as_o in_o god_n presence_n and_o as_o those_o that_o hear_v the_o word_n not_o of_o man_n but_o of_o god_n for_o otherwise_o our_o seem_a grace_n and_o virtuous_a action_n like_o beautiful_a picture_n which_o want_v life_n spirit_n and_o motion_n be_v not_o substantial_a in_o god_n sight_n but_o show_v and_o shadow_n only_o if_o integrity_n and_o sincerity_n be_v want_v not_o look_v unto_o god_n glory_n or_o show_v any_o love_n and_o obedience_n unto_o he_o but_o only_o unto_o our_o worldly_a and_o carnal_a end_n and_o by-respect_n of_o our_o own_o pleasure_n profit_n or_o preferment_n §._o sect._n 5_o that_o the_o soundness_n of_o all_o grace_n and_o holy_a duty_n consist_v in_o the_o sincerity_n of_o they_o three_o we_o must_v perform_v all_o holy_a duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n in_o sincerity_n and_o integrity_n because_o otherwise_o we_o can_v approve_v ourselves_o for_o sound_a 29._o rom._n 2._o 28_o 29._o christian_n accept_v of_o god_n what_o outward_a show_n soever_o we_o make_v nor_o our_o badge_n and_o sign_n of_o christianity_n such_o as_o will_v give_v unto_o we_o any_o assurance_n that_o we_o be_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v he_o be_v not_o a_o jew_n which_o be_v one_o outward_o neither_o be_v that_o circumcision_n which_o be_v outward_a in_o the_o flesh_n but_o he_o be_v a_o jew_n which_o be_v one_o inward_o and_o circumcision_n be_v that_o of_o the_o heart_n in_o the_o spirit_n and_o not_o in_o the_o letter_n who_o praise_n be_v not_o of_o man_n but_o of_o god_n and_o though_o such_o duty_n as_o be_v do_v in_o hypocrisy_n may_v get_v the_o applause_n of_o man_n and_o gain_v their_o praise_n cause_v they_o who_o do_v they_o to_o be_v magnify_v and_o extol_v yet_o god_n no_o further_o regard_v they_o then_o to_o vilify_v condemn_v and_o punish_v they_o for_o he_o see_v not_o as_o man_n see_v for_o man_n 7._o 1._o sam._n 16._o 7._o look_v but_o to_o the_o outward_a appearance_n but_o god_n look_v unto_o the_o heart_n in_o which_o regard_n that_o which_o be_v high_o esteem_v among_o man_n be_v abomination_n in_o the_o sight_n 15._o luk._n 16._o 15._o of_o god_n as_o our_o saviour_n speak_v §._o sect._n 6_o of_o the_o reward_n of_o sincerity_n and_o integrity_n four_o because_o the_o lord_n do_v rich_o reward_v this_o integrity_n and_o sincerity_n with_o the_o blessing_n of_o this_o life_n and_o that_o which_o be_v to_o come_v for_o the_o 11._o psalm_n 84._o 11._o lord_n be_v a_o sun_n and_o a_o shield_n he_o will_v give_v grace_n and_o glory_n and_o no_o good_a thing_n will_v he_o withhold_v from_o they_o that_o walk_v upright_o in_o this_o life_n he_o multipli_v all_o his_o favour_n upon_o they_o who_o serve_v he_o in_o sincerity_n and_o truth_n for_o he_o be_v good_a unto_o they_o which_o be_v clean_o in_o heart_n and_o to_o such_o he_o limit_v all_o his_o gracious_a 1._o psal_n 73._o 1._o promise_n which_o he_o perform_v unto_o they_o upon_o this_o condition_n only_o so_o he_o promise_v unto_o the_o king_n of_o israel_n and_o judah_n that_o he_o will_v confirm_v 5._o 1._o king_n 2._o 4._o and_o 3._o 6._o and_o 9_o 4_o 5._o their_o kingdom_n unto_o they_o and_o their_o posterity_n after_o they_o if_o they_o will_v walk_v before_o he_o in_o truth_n with_o all_o their_o heart_n and_o with_o all_o their_o soul_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o solomon_n affirm_v that_o the_o lord_n keep_v covenant_n 14._o 2._o chron._n 6._o 14._o and_o show_v mercy_n unto_o his_o servant_n that_o walk_v before_o he_o with_o all_o their_o heart_n and_o therefore_o ezechias_n intreat_v god_n to_o perform_v this_o promise_n unto_o 3._o esa_n 38._o 3._o he_o and_o his_o posterity_n ground_v his_o faith_n on_o his_o observe_v this_o condition_n see_v he_o have_v walk_v before_o god_n in_o truth_n and_o with_o a_o perfect_a heart_n so_o god_n be_v near_o unto_o they_o that_o call_v upon_o he_o to_o all_o that_o call_v upon_o he_o in_o truth_n 18._o psal_n 145._o 18._o and_o will_v save_v and_o deliver_v they_o from_o all_o peril_n and_o danger_n and_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o their_o enemy_n for_o he_o save_v the_o upright_o in_o heart_n as_o david_n affirm_v 10._o psal_n 7._o 10._o and_o so_o solomon_n say_v that_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o upright_o shall_v deliver_v 1._o prou._n 11._o 6._o and_o 28._o 1._o they_o which_o make_v they_o bold_a and_o confident_a as_o lion_n in_o perilous_a time_n as_o elsewhere_o he_o speak_v in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v god_n also_o crow_v the_o 11._o psal_n 84._o 11._o sincere_a and_o upright_o service_n of_o the_o faithful_a with_o joy_n and_o happiness_n for_o he_o give_v not_o only_a grace_n in_o this_o life_n but_o glory_n also_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v to_o those_o that_o walk_v upright_o and_o such_o shall_v here_o dwell_v in_o his_o tabernacle_n and_o 8._o psal_n 15._o 2._o prou._n 28._o 18._o psal_n 32._o 2._o and_o 119._o 1._o math._n 5._o 8._o hereafter_o in_o the_o mountain_n of_o his_o holiness_n so_o solomon_n say_v that_o he_o who_o walk_v upright_o shall_v be_v save_v and_o david_n affirm_v that_o the_o upright_o shall_v dwell_v in_o god_n presence_n and_o our_o saviour_n christ_n say_v that_o they_o shall_v be_v bless_v in_o the_o vision_n and_o fruition_n of_o god_n which_o be_v the_o height_n and_o perfection_n of_o our_o heavenly_a happiness_n and_o therefore_o see_v this_o integrity_n and_o sincerity_n be_v such_o a_o precious_a treasure_n as_o make_v we_o both_o happy_a and_o bless_a here_o and_o in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v it_o be_v no_o marvel_n if_o the_o faithful_a have_v always_o esteem_v it_o as_o their_o chief_a and_o choice_a jewel_n prefer_v it_o before_o all_o earthly_a thing_n yea_o even_a life_n itself_o as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o job_n who_o patient_o suffer_v himself_o to_o be_v strip_v of_o all_o his_o worldly_a substance_n but_o clasp_v so_o fast_o to_o his_o integrity_n when_o his_o wife_n and_o friend_n will_v have_v pull_v it_o from_o he_o that_o he_o will_v not_o leave_v his_o hold_n to_o the_o very_a death_n god_n forbid_v say_v he_o that_o i_o shall_v justify_v you_o to_o wit_n while_o you_o go_v about_o 6._o job_n 27._o 5_o 6._o to_o censure_n and_o condemn_v i_o of_o dissimulation_n and_o hypocrisy_n till_o i_o die_v i_o will_v not_o remove_v my_o integrity_n from_o i_o my_o righteousness_n i_o hold_v fast_o and_o will_v not_o let_v it_o go_v my_o heart_n shall_v not_o reproach_n i_o so_o long_o as_o i_o live_v if_o then_o we_o delight_v in_o that_o wherein_o god_n chief_o delight_v and_o will_v do_v that_o which_o he_o require_v and_o flee_v from_o that_o which_o he_o abhor_v if_o we_o will_v have_v ourselves_o and_o our_o service_n accept_v of_o 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mat._n 12._o 50._o great_a honour_n and_o be_v make_v of_o god_n own_o privy_a council_n by_o the_o illumination_n of_o his_o spirit_n yea_o next_o a_o kin_n to_o our_o saviour_n christ_n that_o god_n will_v hear_v all_o our_o prayer_n for_o the_o blind_a man_n can_v see_v this_o that_o if_o any_o 31._o joh._n 9_o 31._o man_n be_v a_o worshipper_n of_o god_n and_o do_v his_o will_n he_o he_o hear_v and_o if_o in_o our_o petition_n we_o desire_v that_o god_n will_v may_v be_v do_v in_o we_o we_o be_v sure_a to_o have_v 14._o 1._o joh._n 5._o 14._o they_o grant_v as_o the_o apostle_n john_n tell_v us._n final_o that_o those_o only_o shall_v attain_v unto_o everlasting_a life_n who_o endeavour_n in_o all_o thing_n to_o do_v god_n will_v for_o he_o that_o do_v the_o will_n of_o god_n abide_v for_o ever_o as_o the_o apostle_n speak_v 17._o 1._o joh._n 2._o 17._o and_o not_o he_o that_o say_v lord_n lord_n shall_v enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n 21._o mat._n 7._o 21._o but_o 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of_o the_o fit_a time_n for_o meditation_n the_o second_o thing_n require_v in_o respect_n of_o the_o time_n be_v that_o it_o be_v not_o leave_v at_o random_n and_o at_o large_a without_o any_o certain_a limit_n bound_v it_o to_o one_o part_n of_o the_o day_n more_o than_o another_o but_o then_o do_v it_o when_o we_o be_v best_a at_o leisure_n or_o when_o some_o good_a mood_n or_o pang_n of_o devotion_n drive_v we_o to_o it_o for_o than_o we_o shall_v never_o be_v constant_a in_o this_o exercise_n but_o shift_v it_o off_o from_o one_o time_n to_o another_o at_o the_o first_o rare_o perform_v it_o and_o at_o the_o last_o neglect_v it_o altogether_o but_o when_o with_o good_a advice_n we_o have_v make_v choice_n of_o that_o time_n of_o the_o day_n which_o be_v fit_a both_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o ability_n and_o occasion_n it_o be_v our_o best_a way_n not_o for_o conscience_n but_o conveniency_n to_o keep_v we_o strict_o to_o it_o if_o some_o important_a cause_n and_o unexpected_a 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in_o leisure_n and_o mean_n may_v choose_v that_o time_n which_o they_o find_v most_o fit_a other_o which_o earn_v their_o live_n by_o their_o labour_n or_o be_v otherwise_o take_v up_o with_o many_o and_o important_a business_n either_o private_a or_o public_a must_v take_v such_o time_n as_o will_v best_o stand_v with_o their_o weighty_a affair_n yet_o let_v every_o one_o allow_v a_o little_a to_o this_o profitable_a exercise_n and_o even_o those_o who_o be_v most_o pinch_v with_o poverty_n and_o so_o press_v with_o the_o weight_n of_o important_a employment_n that_o they_o can_v find_v no_o leisure_n in_o the_o week_n day_n yet_o in_o any_o case_n let_v they_o not_o omit_v it_o upon_o the_o lord_n day_n which_o be_v whole_o to_o be_v set_v apart_o from_o all_o worldly_a business_n and_o to_o be_v all_o spend_v in_o such_o spiritual_a exercise_n so_o likewise_o the_o time_n of_o continue_v in_o read_v can_v be_v stint_v and_o limit_v to_o any_o certain_a and_o constant_a space_n 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the_o heavy_a judgement_n of_o god_n be_v but_o threaten_v and_o ready_a to_o light_v upon_o we_o than_o the_o lord_n especial_o call_v we_o to_o fast_v and_o mourn_v that_o unfeigned_o repent_v of_o our_o sin_n 12._o esa_n 22._o 12._o which_o be_v the_o cause_n the_o judgement_n which_o be_v the_o effect_n may_v cease_v and_o be_v avert_v and_o then_o this_o exercise_n be_v most_o seasonable_a and_o profitable_a because_o the_o sentence_n be_v more_o easy_o stay_v then_o revoke_v and_o the_o malefactor_n with_o less_o suit_n acquit_v or_o pardon_v than_o the_o execution_n put_v off_o after_o he_o once_o have_v his_o doom_n beside_o that_o it_o be_v a_o great_a benefit_n and_o much_o more_o safe_a and_o sweet_a to_o be_v keep_v from_o the_o fire_n then_o to_o be_v pull_v out_o like_o firebrand_n that_o be_v half_o burn_v and_o much_o more_o please_v unto_o god_n see_v he_o attain_v unto_o the_o end_n of_o his_o threaten_n which_o be_v not_o to_o punish_v for_o he_o delight_v 18._o 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but_o if_o we_o have_v neglect_v this_o duty_n till_o the_o judgement_n have_v already_o seize_v upon_o we_o than_o our_o best_a course_n be_v to_o do_v it_o rather_o late_a than_o never_o and_o to_o labour_v by_o our_o sound_a humiliation_n to_o have_v our_o sin_n first_o pardon_v and_o then_o to_o have_v the_o punishment_n remoove_v which_o we_o have_v have_v no_o care_n to_o prevent_v whether_o it_o be_v a_o private_a judgement_n inflict_v on_o ourselves_o as_o sickness_n poverty_n loss_n disgrace_n and_o such_o like_a or_o public_a lie_v upon_o the_o church_n and_o commonwealth_n wherein_o we_o have_v our_o part_n and_o share_n either_o in_o our_o own_o person_n or_o by_o sympathy_n and_o compassion_n as_o be_v fellow-member_n 15._o judg._n 2._o 4_o 5._o &_o 3._o 9_o dan._n 9_o 3._o jos_n 7._o 6._o joel_n 1_o 14._o &_o 2._o 12_o 15._o of_o the_o same_o body_n as_o the_o sword_n captivity_n pestilence_n famine_n and_o the_o rest_n so_o likewise_o this_o exercise_n be_v profitable_a when_o we_o address_v ourselves_o unto_o god_n as_o humble_a suitor_n for_o the_o obtain_n of_o some_o special_a and_o important_a benefit_n which_o be_v no_o less_o necessary_a for_o the_o good_a estate_n of_o ourselves_o or_o other_o then_o hard_a and_o unlikely_a to_o be_v obtain_v or_o achieve_v by_o any_o mean_n of_o our_o own_o devize_v and_o thus_o it_o be_v fit_a that_o we_o shall_v humble_v ourselves_o before_o god_n by_o fast_v and_o prayer_n when_o we_o undertake_v any_o weighty_a business_n either_o for_o ourselves_o or_o the_o good_a of_o the_o church_n and_o commonwealth_n upon_o which_o occasion_n ezra_n nehemiah_n and_o hester_n 3._o ezr._n 8._o 21._o nehem._n 1._o 4_o 13._o hest._n 4._o 16._o act._n 13._o 3._o fast_v and_o the_o church_n when_o they_o send_v forth_o barnabas_n and_o paul_n about_o that_o great_a work_n the_o conversion_n of_o the_o gentile_n but_o especial_o we_o have_v just_a cause_n of_o thus_o humble_v ourselves_o when_o we_o find_v some_o great_a defect_n in_o any_o of_o god_n save_v grace_n and_o will_v labour_v earnest_o with_o god_n by_o prayer_n that_o it_o may_v be_v supply_v when_o we_o find_v ourselves_o exceed_v weak_a in_o faith_n and_o desire_v to_o have_v it_o increase_v and_o strengthen_v when_o we_o feel_v our_o heart_n harden_v through_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n so_o as_o we_o can_v repent_v and_o will_v have_v they_o supple_v and_o soften_v that_o they_o may_v resolve_v and_o melt_v in_o unfeigned_a sorrow_n for_o our_o sin_n when_o we_o find_v our_o affiance_n in_o god_n so_o feeble_a that_o it_o be_v ready_a to_o faint_v and_o fail_v in_o every_o small_a trial_n or_o when_o we_o perceive_v want_n of_o gift_n and_o ability_n in_o ourselves_o for_o the_o well_o perform_v of_o the_o duty_n of_o christianity_n or_o of_o our_o calling_n and_o will_v be_v suitor_n to_o he_o who_o be_v the_o fountain_n and_o author_n of_o every_o good_a 17._o jam._n 1._o 5_o 17._o and_o perfect_a gift_n that_o he_o will_v enable_v we_o at_o least_o with_o competency_n and_o sufficiency_n of_o such_o gift_n as_o be_v necessary_a for_o the_o discharge_n of_o our_o duty_n with_o comfort_n to_o ourselves_o and_o profit_n to_o other_o but_o especial_o so_o as_o god_n glory_n may_v receive_v no_o damage_n or_o detriment_n §._o sect._n 4_o the_o end_n of_o a_o true_a fast_o and_o these_o be_v the_o cause_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o fast_v the_o end_n at_o which_o we_o must_v chief_o aim_v in_o this_o action_n be_v of_o two_o sort_n the_o first_o and_o principal_n be_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n which_o we_o then_o most_o magnify_v when_o we_o vilify_v and_o abase_v ourselves_o acknowledge_v our_o great_a unworthiness_n of_o his_o least_o mercy_n and_o extol_v his_o grace_n &_o goodness_n in_o that_o he_o do_v not_o inflict_v upon_o we_o those_o fearful_a judgement_n which_o our_o sin_n have_v deserve_v in_o which_o respect_n it_o be_v quite_o contrary_a to_o the_o nature_n of_o a_o true_a fast_a if_o we_o propound_v this_o as_o the_o main_a end_n of_o it_o that_o we_o may_v satisfy_v god_n justice_n and_o merit_n by_o it_o at_o god_n hand_n the_o pardon_n of_o any_o of_o our_o sin_n or_o the_o joy_n in_o heaven_n in_o any_o part_n or_o degree_n for_o such_o a_o fast_o be_v fit_a for_o none_o but_o pharisee_n and_o proud_a justiciaries_n who_o will_v rob_v god_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o free_a grace_n and_o mercy_n and_o our_o saviour_n christ_n of_o the_o all-sufficiencie_n of_o his_o merit_n and_o satisfaction_n that_o they_o may_v in_o some_o part_n arrogate_v it_o unto_o themselves_o by_o have_v some_o share_n in_o the_o praise_n of_o their_o justification_n and_o salvation_n and_o they_o who_o thus_o fast_o the_o lord_n may_v just_o charge_v they_o as_o he_o do_v the_o
hypocritical_a jew_n that_o they_o fast_o to_o themselves_o and_o not_o unto_o he_o for_o their_o own_o glory_n 6._o zach._n 7._o 5_o 6._o and_o not_o for_o he_o but_o so_o far_o shall_v we_o be_v from_o think_v that_o by_o our_o fast_n we_o merit_v justification_n and_o salvation_n that_o we_o shall_v not_o by_o the_o deed_n do_v suppose_v that_o any_o thing_n be_v add_v to_o our_o justice_n or_o sanctity_n see_v fast_v itself_o be_v no_o essential_a part_n of_o god_n service_n or_o religious_a duty_n but_o only_o a_o help_n and_o mean_n to_o enable_v and_o fit_v we_o for_o they_o neither_o be_v abstinence_n in_o it_o own_o nature_n more_o acceptable_a unto_o god_n then_o eat_v and_o drink_v to_o which_o purpose_n a_o ancient_a writer_n celant_fw-la cave_n ne_fw-la si_fw-la ieiunare_fw-la aut_fw-la abstinere_fw-la caeperis_fw-la te_fw-la pute_fw-la esse_fw-la iam_fw-la sanctum_fw-la haec_fw-la enim_fw-la virtus_fw-la adiumentum_fw-la est_fw-la non_fw-la perfectio_fw-la sanctitatis_fw-la etc._n etc._n hieron_n ad_fw-la celant_fw-la speak_v excellent_o take_v heed_n say_v he_o when_o thou_o begin_v to_o fast_o and_o abstain_v thou_o do_v not_o now_o think_v thyself_o holy_a for_o this_o virtue_n be_v but_o a_o help_n and_o not_o the_o perfection_n of_o holiness_n and_o thou_o be_v the_o rather_o to_o take_v heed_n lest_o this_o when_o thou_o contemn_v thing_n lawful_a do_v make_v thou_o secure_v in_o do_v thing_n unlawful_a whatsoever_o be_v offer_v unto_o god_n over_o and_o above_o justice_n ought_v not_o to_o hinder_v justice_n but_o to_o help_v it_o and_o what_o do_v it_o profit_n to_o make_v the_o body_n thin_a and_o lean_a with_o fast_v if_o thy_o mind_n swell_v with_o pride_n the_o subordinate_a end_n which_o respect_v ourselves_o be_v diverse_a first_o that_o hereby_o we_o may_v subdue_v &_o mortify_v our_o flesh_n and_o carnal_a corruption_n that_o they_o may_v not_o be_v any_o hindrance_n unto_o we_o in_o spiritual_a duty_n as_o they_o be_v most_o prone_a to_o be_v when_o as_o they_o be_v pamper_a with_o worldly_a delight_n grow_v thereby_o more_o sensual_a forgetful_a of_o god_n averse_a unto_o all_o good_a duty_n 34._o luk._n 21._o 34._o and_o secure_a in_o all_o sinful_a course_n second_o that_o hereby_o we_o may_v testify_v our_o humiliation_n and_o repentance_n our_o sorrow_n for_o our_o sin_n and_o how_o much_o we_o be_v displease_v with_o ourselves_o because_o by_o they_o we_o have_v displease_v god_n and_o our_o unworthiness_n of_o god_n lest_o mercy_n and_o of_o the_o use_n of_o his_o creature_n which_o we_o have_v so_o often_o abuse_v to_o his_o dishonour_n and_o our_o own_o hurt_n three_o that_o we_o may_v hereby_o stir_v up_o our_o devotion_n and_o increase_v our_o fervency_n in_o our_o prayer_n that_o they_o may_v be_v more_o effectual_a and_o powerful_a to_o prevail_v with_o god_n for_o the_o obtain_n of_o 17._o joel_n 2._o 17._o those_o blessing_n for_o which_o we_o be_v humble_a suitor_n unto_o he_o last_o that_o thus_o humble_v ourselves_o under_o god_n mighty_a hand_n and_o adiudging_a ourselves_o to_o deserve_a punishment_n we_o may_v escape_v his_o fearful_a judgement_n for_o if_o we_o judge_v ourselves_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v judge_v of_o the_o lord_n 32._o 1._o cor._n 11._o 32._o cap._n xxxv_o of_o the_o part_n of_o a_o true_a fast_a or_o the_o thing_n wherein_o it_o consist_v §._o sect._n 1_o that_o the_o outward_a fast_o consist_v in_o total_a abstinence_n the_o next_o point_n to_o be_v consider_v be_v the_o part_n of_o this_o fast_a or_o the_o thing_n wherein_o it_o chief_o consist_v for_o either_o this_o fast_a be_v outward_a and_o bodily_a or_o inward_a and_o spiritual_a the_o former_a be_v a_o help_n to_o the_o latter_a and_o the_o latter_a the_o end_n of_o the_o former_a the_o bodily_a fast_a be_v our_o abstinence_n for_o the_o time_n that_o it_o continue_v from_o the_o most_o of_o the_o commodity_n and_o comfort_n of_o this_o life_n so_o far_o forth_o as_o will_v stand_v with_o charity_n and_o comeliness_n and_o a_o cessation_n from_o all_o our_o ordinary_a affair_n &_o labour_n because_o it_o be_v to_o be_v keep_v as_o a_o sabbath_n 28._o levit._fw-la 23._o 28._o of_o humiliation_n unto_o the_o lord_n the_o commodity_n of_o this_o life_n be_v many_o the_o chief_a whereof_o be_v meat_n and_o drink_n from_o which_o we_o must_v total_o abstain_v in_o all_o kind_n while_o the_o fast_a continue_v so_o far_o forth_o as_o will_v 6._o ezra_n 10._o 6._o stand_v with_o the_o health_n of_o our_o body_n and_o the_o advance_v of_o those_o end_n which_o we_o principal_o intend_v in_o this_o exercise_n if_o our_o health_n will_v bear_v it_o we_o must_v not_o content_v ourselves_o with_o the_o sober_a use_n of_o the_o creature_n as_o at_o other_o time_n but_o whole_o abstain_v from_o they_o according_a to_o the_o example_n 9_o hest_n 4._o 16._o jonah_n 3._o 7._o act._n 9_o 9_o of_o the_o faithful_a in_o all_o age_n see_v in_o this_o exercise_n one_o main_a thing_n at_o which_o we_o aim_v be_v to_o humble_v ourselves_o before_o god_n acknowledge_v that_o we_o be_v utter_o unworthy_a of_o the_o least_o of_o his_o benefit_n for_o the_o preserve_n of_o our_o life_n but_o if_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o weakness_n such_o total_a abstinence_n will_v hazard_v our_o health_n we_o may_v eat_v or_o drink_v so_o much_o as_o the_o necessity_n of_o our_o state_n require_v see_v the_o lord_n desire_v 7._o hos_fw-la 6._o 7._o mercy_n rather_o than_o sacrifice_v and_o enjoin_v this_o bodily_a abstinence_n that_o it_o may_v help_v and_o further_o we_o and_o not_o disable_v we_o for_o the_o spiritual_a duty_n of_o his_o service_n as_o it_o must_v needs_o if_o our_o spirit_n be_v exhaust_v and_o our_o body_n weaken_v so_o that_o there_o remain_v no_o virtue_n nor_o vigour_n in_o they_o to_o perform_v they_o in_o any_o cheerful_a and_o devout_a manner_n and_o this_o liberty_n the_o ancient_n have_v give_v who_o otherwise_o be_v the_o strict_a exactor_n of_o this_o exercise_n overmuch_a weakness_n of_o the_o body_n say_v one_o do_v bono_fw-mi isidor_n de_fw-fr summo_fw-la bono_fw-mi weaken_v the_o power_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o make_v the_o fast_a of_o the_o mind_n barren_a so_o that_o it_o be_v able_a to_o do_v no_o good_a thing_n by_o reason_n of_o this_o imbecility_n the_o body_n say_v another_z be_v to_o be_v handle_v somewhat_o austere_o bernard_n durius_n tractandum_fw-la est_fw-la corpus_fw-la ne_fw-la rebellet_fw-la ne_fw-la insolescat_fw-la sic_fw-la tamen_fw-la ut_fw-la seruire_fw-la sufficiat_fw-la etc._n etc._n bernard_n that_o it_o may_v not_o rebel_v and_o wax_v insolent_a but_o so_o as_o it_o may_v be_v fit_a for_o employment_n because_o it_o be_v give_v that_o it_o may_v serve_v the_o soul_n it_o must_v be_v restrain_v not_o waste_v burden_a not_o tire_v humble_v that_o it_o may_v not_o insult_v and_o serve_v that_o it_o may_v not_o rule_v but_o more_o plain_o and_o direct_o another_o speak_v to_o this_o purpose_n if_o thou_o can_v not_o belove_v through_o 1._o etenim_fw-la dilecte_fw-la si_fw-la ob_fw-la corporis_fw-la imbecillitatem_fw-la non_fw-la potes_fw-la ieiunus_fw-la diem_fw-la perducere_fw-la etc._n etc._n chrysost_o in_o gen._n 2._o homil._n 10._o t._n 1._o bodily_a infirmity_n hold_v out_o the_o whole_a day_n fast_o no_o man_n that_o be_v wise_a will_v blame_v thou_o for_o this_o for_o we_o have_v a_o gentle_a and_o merciful_a lord_n who_o exact_v nothing_o of_o we_o above_o our_o strength_n neither_o do_v he_o simple_o require_v fast_v and_o abstinence_n nor_o that_o we_o shall_v remain_v so_o long_o fast_v but_o that_o withdraw_a ourselves_o from_o worldly_a and_o carnal_a work_n we_o shall_v spend_v our_o time_n in_o spiritual_a exercise_n and_o yet_o we_o must_v take_v heed_n that_o we_o do_v not_o abuse_v this_o liberty_n unto_o licentiousness_n see_v it_o be_v never_o good_a but_o when_o it_o be_v necessary_a and_o much_o better_a it_o be_v if_o our_o strength_n will_v bear_v it_o that_o we_o whole_o abstain_v from_o all_o food_n for_o the_o day_n of_o our_o fast_a for_o diverse_a reason_n for_o first_o god_n require_v in_o our_o fast_a that_o we_o afflict_v ourselves_o the_o body_n by_o abstinence_n the_o 29._o levit._fw-la 23._o 29._o mind_n by_o sorrow_n and_o humiliation_n second_o hereby_o we_o come_v to_o a_o more_o thorough_a sense_n and_o feel_n of_o our_o unworthiness_n of_o god_n benefit_n three_o we_o become_v more_o devout_a &_o fervent_a in_o prayer_n &_o the_o body_n be_v less_o dull_a &_o heavy_a be_v make_v a_o more_o fit_a instrument_n unto_o the_o soul_n for_o spiritual_a exercise_n four_o our_o bodily_a hunger_n through_o emptiness_n of_o food_n may_v make_v we_o more_o sensible_o to_o conceive_v of_o the_o soul_n emptiness_n of_o save_v grace_n that_o we_o may_v hunger_n and_o thirst_n after_o they_o and_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v fill_v and_o satisfy_v
do_v that_o which_o be_v good_a exercise_v ourselves_o in_o all_o christian_a duty_n both_o towards_o god_n and_o our_o neighbour_n both_o in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o fast_n and_o afterward_o in_o respect_n of_o that_o present_a time_n we_o must_v with_o extraordinary_a care_n and_o diligence_n exercise_v ourselves_o in_o all_o good_a work_n and_o principal_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o piety_n and_o of_o god_n service_n as_o prayer_n hear_v and_o read_v of_o god_n word_n holy_a conference_n and_o meditation_n the_o subject_a matter_n whereof_o may_v fit_o be_v repentance_n of_o which_o i_o have_v before_o speak_v all_o which_o according_a to_o the_o occasion_n be_v to_o be_v perform_v with_o more_o than_o ordinary_a zeal_n and_o devotion_n and_o these_o duty_n of_o piety_n towards_o god_n we_o must_v approve_v to_o be_v sincere_a and_o without_o hypocrisy_n by_o our_o work_n of_o justice_n and_o righteousness_n mercy_n and_o compassion_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n for_o in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o fast_n the_o lord_n special_o require_v that_o we_o shall_v execute_v judgement_n and_o show_v mercy_n and_o 6._o zach._n 7._o 9_o esa_n 58._o 6._o compassion_n every_o man_n to_o his_o brother_n that_o we_o shall_v loose_v the_o band_n of_o wickedness_n undo_v the_o heavy_a burden_n let_v the_o oppress_v go_v free_a and_o break_v every_o yoke_n for_o therefore_o as_o one_o say_v we_o restrain_v our_o mind_n from_o desire_v meat_n that_o celantiam_fw-la idcirco_fw-la à _fw-la varijs_fw-la ciborum_fw-la desiderijs_fw-la mentem_fw-la retrahunt_fw-la ut_fw-la totam_fw-la eius_fw-la vim_o occupent_fw-la in_o cupiditaâ—e_fw-la virtutum_fw-la etc._n etc._n hieron_n ad_fw-la celantiam_fw-la we_o may_v exercise_v their_o whole_a force_n in_o covet_v after_o virtue_n and_o so_o our_o flesh_n will_v less_o feel_v the_o pain_n of_o abstinence_n when_o it_o hunger_v after_o righteousness_n but_o especial_o we_o must_v in_o this_o day_n exercise_v our_o charity_n in_o the_o work_n of_o mercy_n and_o in_o relieve_n the_o poor_a to_o which_o use_v we_o must_v at_o least_o spend_v so_o much_o as_o we_o spare_v from_o ourselves_o and_o our_o family_n by_o our_o fast_n or_o else_o we_o give_v just_a cause_n of_o suspicion_n that_o we_o fast_o more_o out_o of_o miserableness_n than_o devotion_n be_v content_a to_o fast_o that_o all_o our_o servant_n may_v bear_v we_o company_n and_o so_o by_o empty_v their_o and_o our_o own_o belly_n to_o add_v something_o towards_o the_o fill_n of_o our_o bag_n and_o this_o the_o lord_n special_o require_v in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o fast_n namely_o that_o we_o shall_v deal_v our_o bread_n to_o 10._o esa_n 58._o 7_o 10._o the_o hungry_a and_o bring_v the_o poor_a that_o be_v cast_v out_o into_o our_o house_n that_o when_o we_o see_v the_o naked_a we_o shall_v clothe_v he_o and_o that_o we_o hide_v not_o ourselves_o from_o our_o own_o flesh_n that_o we_o shall_v draw_v out_o our_o soul_n to_o the_o hungry_a and_o satisfy_v the_o afflict_a soul_n which_o duty_n if_o we_o neglect_v we_o may_v be_v just_o charge_v that_o we_o fast_o rather_o with_o the_o jew_n to_o ourselves_o then_o unto_o the_o lord_n have_v more_o regard_n 6._o math._n 6._o to_o our_o profit_n then_o to_o piety_n or_o charity_n as_o therefore_o our_o saviour_n have_v join_v these_o three_o together_o in_o his_o doctrine_n so_o must_v we_o after_o the_o example_n of_o good_a cornelius_n conjoin_v they_o in_o our_o practice_n for_o our_o fast_n will_v be_v eleemos_fw-la act._n 10._o misericordia_fw-la &_o pietas_fw-la ieiunij_fw-la sunt_fw-la alae_fw-la etc._n etc._n chrysost_o in_o serm_n de_fw-fr ieiun_fw-fr &_o eleemos_fw-la maim_v and_o of_o no_o worth_n if_o it_o be_v sever_v from_o either_o of_o they_o mercy_n say_v one_o and_o piety_n be_v the_o wing_n of_o fast_v by_o which_o it_o mount_v aloft_o into_o heaven_n and_o without_o which_o it_o lie_v and_o wallow_v upon_o the_o earth_n fast_v without_o mercy_n be_v but_o a_o picture_n of_o hunger_n and_o image_n of_o holiness_n without_o piety_n fast_v be_v but_o a_o occasion_n of_o covetousness_n for_o what_o be_v spare_v from_o the_o body_n be_v put_v into_o the_o bag_n he_o that_o fa_v not_o to_o the_o poor_n advantage_n lie_v unto_o god_n and_o he_o who_o when_o he_o fa_v do_v not_o bestow_v his_o dinner_n upon_o the_o poor_a but_o lay_v it_o up_o in_o store_n do_v plain_o show_v that_o he_o fa_v for_o covetousness_n and_o not_o for_o christ_n sake_n etc._n etc._n and_o these_o be_v the_o work_n wherein_o we_o must_v exercise_v ourselves_o in_o the_o day_n of_o our_o fast_n which_o must_v not_o end_v when_o it_o end_v but_o be_v continue_v in_o some_o good_a measure_n for_o ever_o after_o for_o as_o we_o must_v then_o resolve_v that_o we_o will_v in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n afterward_o be_v more_o careful_a and_o conscionable_a in_o all_o our_o way_n and_o more_o earnest_a and_o diligent_a in_o perform_v all_o good_a duty_n unto_o god_n our_o neighbour_n and_o ourselves_o so_o if_o we_o will_v approve_v our_o purpose_n to_o be_v sincere_a we_o must_v endeavour_v according_o to_o put_v it_o in_o practice_n and_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n which_o may_v enable_v we_o hereunto_o where_o for_o a_o conclusion_n of_o this_o discourse_n of_o fast_v we_o may_v observe_v that_o if_o it_o be_v use_v aright_o and_o as_o god_n require_v it_o must_v needs_o be_v a_o singular_a good_a help_n to_o the_o lead_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n see_v nothing_o more_o humble_v we_o in_o the_o sight_n and_o sense_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o spiritual_a want_n nor_o do_v make_v we_o more_o hunger_n after_o grace_n with_o a_o vehement_a appetite_n nor_o do_v make_v we_o more_o fervent_a and_o earnest_a in_o our_o prayer_n for_o the_o obtain_n spiritual_a strength_n to_o serve_v god_n and_o to_o withstand_v the_o tentation_n of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n nor_o final_o that_o more_o exercise_v and_o increase_v our_o repentance_n our_o sorrow_n for_o our_o sin_n past_a and_o purpose_n of_o amendment_n for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v by_o serve_v god_n with_o more_o zeal_n and_o diligence_n in_o all_o christian_a duty_n of_o piety_n and_o holiness_n in_o his_o own_o worship_n in_o the_o work_n of_o righteousness_n and_o mercy_n towards_o our_o brethren_n of_o temperance_n and_o sobriety_n in_o respect_n of_o our_o own_o person_n cap._n xxxvi_o of_o the_o argument_n and_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n and_o first_o such_o as_o respect_v god_n nature_n work_n and_o love_n towards_o us._n §._o sect._n 1_o the_o first_o sort_n of_o reason_n take_v from_o god_n nature_n and_o attribute_n hitherto_o we_o have_v entreat_v of_o the_o real_a and_o practical_a mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o lead_v a_o godly_a life_n and_o now_o it_o follow_v that_o we_o propound_v some_o reason_n and_o argument_n which_o may_v effectual_o persuade_v we_o both_o to_o use_v these_o mean_n and_o also_o to_o perform_v all_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n unto_o which_o by_o these_o mean_v we_o be_v enable_v see_v it_o will_v little_o avail_v we_o to_o have_v all_o the_o help_n of_o godliness_n unless_o we_o have_v also_o heart_n to_o use_v they_o and_o because_o the_o reason_n which_o may_v be_v produce_v to_o this_o purpose_n be_v innumerable_a see_v there_o be_v scarce_o any_o part_n of_o god_n word_n or_o work_n either_o of_o creation_n or_o government_n which_o do_v not_o yield_v some_o motive_n unto_o godliness_n therefore_o pass_v by_o the_o most_o which_o may_v be_v allege_v it_o shall_v suffice_v as_o brief_o as_o i_o can_v to_o touch_v some_o of_o the_o chief_a and_o principal_a all_o which_o i_o will_v reduce_v unto_o three_o head_n either_o as_o they_o respect_v god_n our_o neighbour_n or_o ourselves_o the_o argument_n of_o the_o first_o sort_n either_o respect_n god_n himself_o his_o nature_n and_o attribute_n both_o general_o consider_v and_o as_o he_o exercise_v they_o towards_o we_o or_o that_o duty_n which_o we_o be_v bind_v to_o perform_v unto_o he_o concern_v the_o former_a there_o can_v be_v any_o more_o forcible_a reason_n allege_v for_o the_o persuade_v of_o we_o to_o serve_v god_n in_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n than_o a_o thorough_a consideration_n of_o god_n nature_n and_o attribute_n for_o first_o he_o be_v the_o only_a true_a god_n jehovah_n the_o most_o absolute_a be_v who_o have_v his_o essence_n in_o and_o from_o himself_o give_v be_v to_o all_o thing_n and_o therefore_o to_o be_v serve_v by_o all_o creature_n and_o especial_o by_o we_o see_v in_o he_o we_o live_v move_v and_o have_v our_o be_v he_o be_v god_n infinite_a 28._o act._n 17._o 28._o in_o all_o perfection_n and_o therefore_o ought_v in_o all_o thing_n according_a to_o his_o nature_n to_o be_v serve_v with_o absolute_a and_o
make_v no_o spare_a of_o his_o blood_n for_o our_o sake_n and_o shall_v we_o think_v ourselves_o prodigal_a in_o our_o duty_n if_o we_o take_v a_o little_a pain_n and_o spend_v some_o sweat_n in_o his_o service_n yea_o rather_o let_v we_o think_v no_o time_n well_o spend_v which_o be_v not_o thus_o employ_v and_o all_o our_o labour_n lose_v which_o by_o holy_a duty_n express_v not_o some_o love_n towards_o he_o to_o who_o we_o owe_v so_o much_o and_o be_v able_a to_o pay_v so_o little_a excellent_a be_v the_o meditation_n of_o a_o devout_a father_n to_o this_o purpose_n if_o say_v he_o i_o owe_v myself_o whole_o unto_o he_o for_o 1._o quòd_fw-la si_fw-la totùm_fw-la i_o debeo_fw-la pro_fw-la i_o facto_fw-la quid_fw-la addam_fw-la iam_fw-la &_o pro_fw-la refecto_fw-la &_o refecto_fw-la hoc_fw-la modo_fw-la &_o c_o bern._n lib_n de_fw-fr diligen_n deo_fw-la c._n 1._o my_o creation_n what_o shall_v i_o now_o add_v for_o my_o restauration_n and_o redemption_n especial_o be_v restore_v after_o this_o manner_n neither_o be_v i_o so_o easy_o restore_v as_o create_v for_o to_o create_v i_o and_o all_o thing_n else_o god_n do_v but_o say_v the_o word_n and_o it_o be_v do_v but_o he_o that_o by_o once_o speak_v make_v i_o say_v many_o thing_n wrought_v wonder_n suffer_v thing_n not_o only_o grievous_a but_o disgraceful_a and_o unworthy_a of_o he_o that_o he_o may_v redeem_v i_o what_o therefore_o shall_v i_o return_v unto_o the_o lord_n for_o all_o the_o good_a thing_n which_o he_o have_v do_v unto_o i_o in_o his_o first_o work_n he_o give_v i_o unto_o myself_o in_o the_o second_o he_o give_v himself_o to_o i_o and_o by_o give_v himself_o restore_v i_o unto_o myself_o be_v then_o both_o give_v and_o restore_v i_o owe_v myself_o unto_o he_o for_o myself_o &_o so_o be_o twice_o due_a but_o what_o then_o shall_v i_o give_v unto_o god_n for_o give_v himself_o for_o though_o i_o can_v give_v myself_o a_o thousand_o time_n for_o recompense_n what_o be_o i_o in_o comparison_n of_o he_o beside_o which_o argument_n of_o thankfulness_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o perform_v all_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n there_o be_v another_o of_o necessity_n which_o like_o a_o strong_a chain_n ti_v we_o unto_o they_o see_v our_o saviour_n christ_n have_v propound_v this_o as_o the_o main_a end_n of_o our_o redemption_n yea_o have_v also_o ratify_v it_o by_o his_o solemn_a oath_n that_o all_o those_o who_o be_v by_o he_o 6._o luk._n 1._o 74_o 75._o rom._n 14._o 9_o mat._n 7._o 22._o mal._n 1._o 6._o redeem_v out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o their_o spiritual_a enemy_n shall_v serve_v he_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n before_o he_o all_o the_o day_n of_o their_o life_n he_o therefore_o die_v that_o he_o may_v be_v lord_n of_o all_o not_o in_o bare_a title_n &_o profession_n only_o for_o that_o will_v nothing_o profit_v we_o at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n as_o himself_o tell_v we_o but_o in_o deed_n &_o truth_n by_o perform_v unto_o he_o faithful_a and_o diligent_a service_n he_o have_v buy_v we_o 18._o 1._o cor._n 6._o 20._o col._n 1._o 22._o 1._o pet._n 2._o 24._o esa_n 44._o 22._o 1._o pet._n 1._o 17_o 18._o that_o we_o shall_v no_o more_o be_v our_o own_o and_o much_o less_o the_o devil_n or_o the_o world_n but_o he_o &_o glorify_v he_o both_o in_o our_o soul_n &_o body_n see_v they_o be_v his_o as_o the_o apostle_n tell_v us._n and_o therefore_o unless_o we_o think_v that_o christ_n may_v fail_v of_o his_o end_n which_o he_o have_v propound_v &_o so_o die_v in_o vain_a yea_o if_o he_o may_v not_o fail_v of_o his_o truth_n &_o falsify_v his_o oath_n let_v we_o not_o imagine_v that_o we_o be_v his_o redeem_a or_o have_v any_o part_n in_o that_o great_a work_n of_o salvation_n wrought_v by_o he_o unless_o we_o labour_v and_o endeavour_n to_o serve_v he_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o that_o not_o by_o fit_n and_o flash_n only_o but_o from_o the_o time_n of_o our_o conversion_n all_o the_o remainder_n of_o our_o life_n §._o sect._n 3_o that_o by_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n we_o be_v strong_o bind_v unto_o all_o christian_a duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n the_o five_o benefit_n be_v the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n which_o god_n have_v make_v with_o we_o in_o jesus_n christ_n for_o be_v redeem_v by_o his_o full_a satisfaction_n death_n &_o obedience_n the_o lord_n have_v make_v a_o new_a covenant_n with_o we_o not_o like_o that_o under_o the_o law_n the_o condition_n whereof_o be_v perfect_a obedience_n the_o which_o be_v impossible_a unto_o we_o by_o reason_n of_o our_o imperfection_n and_o corruption_n the_o promise_n be_v make_v void_a and_o unprofitable_a see_v this_o new_a covenant_n be_v not_o ground_v upon_o our_o work_n and_o worthiness_n but_o upon_o the_o free_a mercy_n of_o god_n and_o the_o all-sufficient_a merit_n of_o jesus_n christ_n in_o which_o the_o lord_n promise_v for_o his_o part_n that_o he_o will_v be_v our_o gracious_a god_n and_o love_a father_n that_o he_o will_v pardon_v and_o forgive_v we_o all_o our_o sin_n and_o give_v unto_o we_o all_o good_a thing_n spiritual_a and_o temporal_a in_o this_o life_n and_o glory_n and_o happiness_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v and_o we_o for_o our_o part_n promise_n unto_o god_n again_o that_o he_o shall_v be_v our_o god_n and_o we_o his_o people_n and_o that_o we_o will_v receive_v and_o embrace_v all_o his_o blessing_n promise_v by_o a_o true_a and_o lively_a faith_n and_o especial_o jesus_n christ_n and_o all_o his_o benefit_n and_o whole_o rest_v upon_o he_o for_o our_o justification_n and_o salvation_n that_o he_o may_v be_v all_o in_o all_o and_o have_v the_o whole_a glory_n of_o his_o own_o gracious_a and_o free_a gift_n and_o because_o a_o dead_a and_o fruitless_a faith_n can_v do_v this_o therefore_o by_o a_o necessary_a consequence_n we_o promise_v that_o we_o will_v approve_v our_o faith_n to_o be_v lively_a and_o effectual_a for_o these_o use_n by_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o in_o unfeigned_a and_o hearty_a repentance_n and_o amendment_n of_o life_n now_o whereas_o we_o covenant_n that_o he_o shall_v be_v our_o god_n and_o we_o will_v be_v his_o people_n we_o do_v not_o promise_v that_o we_o will_v make_v a_o bare_a profession_n of_o these_o thing_n in_o word_n only_o but_o that_o in_o deed_n and_o truth_n we_o will_v have_v he_o to_o be_v our_o god_n in_o our_o heart_n by_o desire_v and_o endeavour_v to_o cleave_v unto_o he_o alone_o love_a fear_v hope_v and_o trust_v in_o he_o and_o no_o other_o and_o that_o in_o our_o life_n and_o action_n we_o will_v labour_v to_o glorify_v he_o by_o live_v as_o it_o become_v his_o people_n and_o bring_v forth_o the_o fruit_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o conversation_n the_o which_o covenant_n strong_o bind_v we_o to_o these_o duty_n see_v as_o it_o be_v on_o god_n part_n most_o unchangeable_a be_v effectual_o ratify_v and_o confirm_v by_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n by_o god_n own_o hand-writing_n in_o his_o word_n and_o gospel_n whereunto_o he_o have_v annex_v his_o seal_n and_o sacrament_n yea_o by_o his_o solemn_a oath_n wherein_o it_o be_v impossible_a that_o god_n shall_v lie_v for_o have_v 18._o heb._n 6._o 18._o no_o great_a to_o swear_v by_o he_o have_v swear_v by_o himself_o that_o he_o will_v not_o fail_v of_o any_o of_o his_o promise_n make_v in_o christ_n so_o be_v it_o confirm_v on_o our_o part_n by_o our_o solemn_a vow_n in_o baptism_n where_o as_o it_o be_v by_o a_o sacramental_a oath_n we_o have_v bind_v ourselves_o to_o renounce_v the_o service_n of_o sin_n and_o satan_n the_o world_n and_o the_o flesh_n and_o that_o we_o will_v serve_v god_n and_o no_o other_o in_o the_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n all_o the_o day_n of_o our_o life_n to_o which_o end_n we_o make_v a_o solemn_a profession_n of_o our_o faith_n and_o take_v upon_o we_o god_n livery_n and_o cognizance_n promise_v that_o we_o will_v fight_v under_o his_o colour_n and_o standard_n against_o all_o the_o enemy_n of_o our_o salvation_n and_o therefore_o see_v we_o have_v make_v this_o vow_n and_o promise_v unto_o god_n and_o have_v upon_o many_o occasion_n renew_v our_o covenant_n that_o we_o will_v in_o all_o thing_n serve_v &_o please_v he_o we_o must_v in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n careful_o endeavour_n to_o perform_v what_o we_o have_v promise_v unless_o we_o will_v be_v esteem_v covenant-breaker_n falsifier_n of_o our_o word_n and_o promise_n not_o to_o man_n but_o to_o god_n himself_o yea_o perfidious_a traitor_n to_o he_o and_o our_o own_o soul_n the_o which_o will_v be_v much_o more_o intolerable_a and_o unexcusable_a see_v in_o this_o
1._o 10._o but_o as_o wise_a redeem_v the_o time_n because_o the_o day_n be_v evil_a he_o have_v call_v and_o separate_v we_o from_o the_o world_n which_o lie_v still_o dead_a in_o sin_n and_o have_v make_v we_o his_o own_o peculiar_a people_n who_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o all_o the_o privilege_n of_o his_o kingdom_n to_o the_o end_n that_o we_o shall_v no_o long_o fashion_v ourselves_o to_o the_o world_n but_o that_o we_o shall_v walk_v worthy_a of_o god_n who_o have_v call_v we_o unto_o 14._o rom._n 12._o 2._o tit._n 2._o 14._o his_o kingdom_n and_o glory_n and_o serve_v he_o as_o it_o become_v his_o subject_n be_v zealous_a of_o good_a work_n and_o be_v no_o more_o earthly-minded_n but_o have_v our_o 3._o phil._n 3._o 20._o col._n 3._o 1_o 3._o conversation_n in_o heaven_n whereof_o we_o be_v citizen_n and_o mind_n those_o thing_n which_o be_v above_o he_o have_v justify_v we_o and_o forgive_v we_o all_o our_o sin_n that_o be_v free_v from_o sin_n we_o shall_v become_v servant_n of_o righteousness_n he_o have_v make_v we_o a_o choose_a generation_n a_o royal_a priesthood_n a_o holy_a nation_n a_o peculiar_a people_n 18._o rom._n 6._o 18._o to_o the_o end_n we_o shall_v behave_v ourselves_o as_o become_v those_o who_o be_v thus_o dignify_v and_o that_o we_o shall_v show_v forth_o the_o praise_n of_o he_o who_o have_v call_v we_o out_o of_o darkness_n into_o this_o marvelous_a light_n as_o the_o apostle_n peter_n teach_v 9_o 1._o pet._n 2._o 9_o us._n he_o have_v make_v we_o live_v stone_n that_o we_o may_v adorn_v the_o spiritual_a build_n of_o his_o house_n and_o church_n and_o a_o holy_a priesthood_n to_o offer_v up_o 5._o 1._o pet_n 2._o 5._o spiritual_a sacrifice_n acceptable_a unto_o god_n by_o jesus_n christ_n yea_o he_o have_v make_v we_o temple_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n which_o it_o become_v to_o be_v purge_v from_o all_o pollution_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v odious_a unto_o he_o and_o to_o be_v deck_v and_o adorn_v with_o holiness_n and_o 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i_o know_v it_o shall_v be_v well_o with_o they_o that_o fear_v god_n which_o fear_v before_o he_o but_o it_o shall_v not_o be_v well_o with_o the_o wicked_a neither_o shall_v he_o prolong_v his_o day_n which_o be_v as_o a_o shadow_n because_o he_o fear_v not_o before_o god_n §._o sect._n 3_o the_o three_o reason_n because_o without_o this_o endeavour_n all_o outward_a exercise_n be_v vain_a the_o three_o reason_n may_v be_v this_o that_o without_o this_o study_n and_o endeavour_n to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n all_o outward_a exercise_n of_o religion_n be_v vain_a and_o unprofitable_a as_o the_o hear_n and_o read_v of_o the_o word_n the_o receive_n of_o the_o sacrament_n prayer_n fast_v profession_n of_o religion_n and_o the_o rest_n see_v they_o can_v please_v god_n yea_o be_v odious_a unto_o he_o nor_o profit_v we_o nor_o we_o take_v profit_n by_o they_o thus_o the_o lord_n profess_v that_o he_o abhor_v their_o new_a moon_n and_o solemn_a feast_n their_o sacrifice_n and_o oblation_n 14._o esa_n 1._o 11_o 12_o 13_o 14._o because_o they_o neglect_v the_o work_n of_o righteousness_n and_o live_v in_o their_o sin_n that_o he_o who_o kill_v a_o ox_n be_v as_o he_o that_o slay_v a_o man_n he_o that_o sacrifice_v 3._o esa_n 66._o 3._o a_o lamb_n as_o if_o he_o cut_v off_o a_o dog_n head_n etc._n etc._n because_o their_o life_n be_v not_o reform_v but_o their_o soul_n delight_v in_o their_o abomination_n so_o when_o the_o people_n reject_v god_n law_n and_o think_v to_o have_v please_v he_o with_o oblation_n and_o as_o it_o be_v to_o have_v stop_v his_o mouth_n with_o bribe_n the_o lord_n reject_v their_o service_n as_o vain_a and_o unprofitable_a
tentation_n that_o they_o shall_v not_o be_v able_a to_o do_v we_o any_o hurt_n for_o whereas_o those_o who_o live_v in_o their_o sin_n and_o neglect_v the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n do_v give_v unto_o he_o all_o advantage_n against_o they_o and_o by_o leave_v off_o the_o breastplate_n of_o righteousness_n do_v lie_v open_a to_o his_o poisonous_a dart_n so_o as_o he_o may_v easy_o persuade_v they_o that_o they_o be_v subject_a to_o god_n wrath_n and_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n see_v they_o continue_v in_o their_o sin_n that_o they_o be_v not_o ingraft_v into_o christ_n see_v they_o bring_v forth_o no_o fruit_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n that_o they_o be_v out_o of_o god_n favour_n see_v they_o have_v no_o care_n to_o please_v he_o by_o perform_v such_o duty_n as_o be_v acceptable_a in_o his_o sight_n and_o final_o that_o they_o be_v not_o the_o child_n of_o god_n because_o they_o be_v nothing_o like_o he_o nor_o reform_v according_a to_o his_o image_n nor_o heir_n of_o heavenly_a happiness_n see_v they_o have_v not_o purge_v themselves_o as_o it_o become_v those_o who_o have_v this_o hope_n contrariwise_o when_o we_o keep_v this_o breastplate_n of_o righteousness_n fast_o buckle_v unto_o we_o we_o may_v without_o danger_n repel_v all_o his_o fiery_a dart_n see_v we_o be_v assure_v that_o we_o be_v in_o god_n favour_n while_o we_o labour_v in_o all_o thing_n to_o please_v he_o that_o we_o be_v in_o christ_n see_v without_o he_o we_o can_v do_v nothing_o that_o we_o be_v god_n child_n see_v we_o resemble_v he_o 5._o joh._n 15._o 5._o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n and_o labour_n after_o perfection_n as_o he_o be_v perfect_a that_o we_o be_v free_v from_o the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n and_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o all_o our_o sin_n see_v we_o feel_v the_o virtue_n of_o christ_n death_n effectual_a in_o we_o for_o the_o mortify_n and_o subdue_a of_o our_o corruption_n and_o final_o that_o maugre_o all_o the_o malice_n of_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n we_o shall_v attain_v unto_o heavenly_a happiness_n see_v our_o merciful_a god_n have_v gracious_o promise_v that_o he_o will_v reward_v our_o temporary_a service_n with_o this_o inestimable_a and_o eternal_a wage_n and_o crown_v his_o own_o grace_n in_o we_o and_o the_o fruit_n which_o we_o have_v bring_v forth_o of_o they_o in_o the_o christian_a duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n with_o endless_a joy_n and_o immortality_n §._o sect._n 5_o that_o by_o a_o godly_a life_n we_o be_v prepare_v against_o the_o day_n of_o death_n the_o four_o benefit_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n be_v that_o thereby_o we_o be_v continual_o prepare_v against_o the_o day_n of_o death_n so_o that_o the_o manifold_a evil_n 27._o heb._n 9_o 27._o which_o accompany_v it_o can_v hurt_v we_o nor_o the_o dreadful_a terror_n thereof_o daunt_v and_o dismay_v us._n for_o howsoever_o it_o be_v appoint_v that_o all_o must_v die_v and_o this_o sentence_n like_o the_o law_n of_o the_o mede_n and_o persian_n be_v irrevocable_a yet_o to_o those_o that_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n the_o nature_n of_o death_n be_v quite_o change_v and_o the_o sting_n thereof_o take_v away_o for_o of_o the_o last_o and_o great_a evil_a it_o be_v make_v unto_o they_o a_o preparative_n to_o the_o chief_a good_a of_o a_o enemy_n it_o be_v become_v a_o friend_n of_o a_o sergeant_n to_o arrest_v we_o and_o imprison_v we_o in_o hell_n it_o be_v become_v a_o joyful_a messenger_n send_v of_o god_n to_o deliver_v we_o out_o of_o all_o worldly_a misery_n and_o to_o bring_v we_o into_o the_o joy_n of_o heaven_n in_o which_o regard_n the_o wise_a man_n say_v that_o howsoever_o 32._o pro._n 14._o 32._o the_o wicked_a be_v drive_v away_o in_o his_o wickedness_n yet_o the_o righteous_a have_v hope_n in_o his_o death_n and_o that_o riches_n profit_v not_o in_o the_o day_n of_o wrath_n but_o righteousness_n deliver_v 4._o chap._n 11._o 4._o from_o death_n that_o be_v from_o the_o sting_n of_o death_n and_o all_o the_o evil_n that_o do_v accompany_v it_o and_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n pronounce_v they_o bless_v 13._o apoc._n 14._o 13._o that_o die_v in_o the_o lord_n for_o they_o rest_v from_o their_o labour_n and_o their_o work_n follow_v they_o namely_o that_o they_o may_v be_v crown_v with_o joy_n and_o immortality_n the_o which_o if_o it_o be_v well_o weigh_v may_v just_o not_o only_o free_v the_o faithful_a from_o the_o immoderate_a fear_n of_o death_n but_o also_o make_v it_o appear_v precious_a in_o their_o eye_n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o move_v they_o joan._n psal_n 116._o 15._o phil._n 1._o 21_o 23._o august_n in_o 1._o epist_n joan._n with_o the_o apostle_n to_o desire_v to_o be_v dissolve_v and_o to_o be_v with_o christ_n see_v that_o be_v best_a of_o all_o and_o as_o one_o say_v not_o to_o die_v patient_o but_o to_o live_v with_o patience_n and_o to_o die_v with_o joy_n for_o who_o rejoice_v not_o when_o after_o a_o wearisome_a pilgrimage_n he_o approach_v near_o unto_o his_o own_o country_n when_o after_o a_o dangerous_a passage_n wherein_o he_o have_v be_v toss_v and_o turmoil_v with_o adverse_a wind_n and_o tempestuous_a storm_n he_o be_v ready_a to_o arrive_v safe_o in_o the_o long_o expect_a haven_n when_o after_o his_o day_n labour_n he_o come_v to_o receive_v liberal_a wage_n and_o when_o after_o a_o dangerous_a and_o doubtful_a fight_n have_v conquer_v all_o his_o enemy_n he_o be_v to_o be_v present_v by_o the_o holy_a angel_n before_o his_o sovereign_a king_n that_o he_o may_v receive_v the_o crown_n of_o victory_n and_o howsoever_o death_n have_v many_o terror_n which_o do_v accompany_v it_o yet_o to_o those_o that_o have_v serve_v god_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n they_o need_v not_o seem_v terrible_a see_v against_o every_o blow_n they_o have_v their_o ward_n against_o every_o poison_n their_o sovereign_a antidote_n they_o must_v leave_v the_o world_n but_o they_o must_v go_v to_o heaven_n forgo_v their_o riches_n but_o for_o they_o enjoy_v heavenly_a treasure_n be_v deprive_v of_o momentanie_n delight_n but_o that_o they_o may_v attain_v unto_o everlasting_a joy_n lose_v the_o comfort_n of_o all_o their_o friend_n but_o in_o lieu_n of_o it_o shall_v have_v the_o sweet_a society_n of_o the_o saint_n and_o angel_n yea_o the_o fruition_n of_o god_n himself_o and_o his_o christ_n and_o holy_a spirit_n who_o to_o enjoy_v be_v to_o be_v perfect_o happy_a yea_o but_o it_o be_v a_o grievous_a sight_n to_o behold_v our_o friend_n mourn_v for_o our_o departure_n but_o this_o be_v recompense_v with_o the_o hope_n of_o our_o happy_a meeting_n and_o the_o present_a joy_n of_o our_o heavenly_a entertainment_n by_o the_o rest_n of_o our_o friend_n that_o be_v go_v before_o us._n yea_o but_o death_n be_v a_o straight_a and_o painful_a passage_n but_o it_o bring_v we_o to_o a_o spacious_a and_o glorious_a palace_n in_o our_o body_n we_o be_v afflict_v with_o many_o grief_n of_o sickness_n but_o these_o be_v ease_v with_o the_o inward_a peace_n of_o conscience_n and_o comfort_n of_o the_o spirit_n we_o be_v in_o every_o part_n of_o our_o body_n rack_v with_o pain_n but_o they_o be_v only_o the_o throw_n that_o go_v before_o our_o heavenly_a birth_n whereby_o we_o be_v bear_v to_o everlasting_a and_o immortal_a glory_n our_o body_n must_v be_v bury_v and_o corrupt_a in_o the_o earth_n but_o be_v sow_v in_o corruption_n they_o shall_v arise_v incorruptible_a and_o our_o mortal_a shall_v 43_o 1._o cor._n 15._o 42_o 43_o put_v on_o immortality_n our_o weakness_n strength_n and_o our_o baseness_n glory_n final_o if_o live_v in_o god_n fear_n we_o die_v in_o his_o favour_n we_o may_v be_v strong_o arm_v against_o all_o the_o terror_n of_o death_n and_o expect_v it_o at_o all_o time_n with_o a_o joyful_a countenance_n §._o sect._n 6_o that_o by_o lead_v of_o a_o godly_a life_n we_o be_v assure_v to_o be_v free_v from_o judgement_n &_o condemnation_n last_o by_o lead_v of_o a_o godly_a life_n we_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o we_o shall_v be_v free_v from_o judgement_n and_o condemnation_n in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v for_o if_o we_o live_v here_o in_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n our_o sin_n shall_v not_o come_v into_o judgement_n because_o they_o be_v already_o judge_v in_o christ_n who_o have_v satisfy_v god_n justice_n for_o they_o and_o pay_v our_o debt_n to_o the_o uttermost_a farthing_n if_o we_o have_v be_v careful_a here_o to_o play_v the_o good_a steward_n and_o daily_o keep_v our_o reckon_n straight_o receive_v our_o acquittance_n and_o discharge_n before_o we_o sleep_v seal_v with_o the_o blood_n of_o christ_n apply_v unto_o we_o by_o a_o lively_a and_o renew_a faith_n we_o shall_v have_v nothing_o to_o account_v for_o
&_o 33._o 18._o righteous_a and_o his_o ear_n be_v open_a unto_o their_o cry_n and_o again_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v upon_o they_o that_o fear_v he_o and_o as_o elihu_n speak_v he_o withdraw_v 7._o job_n 36._o 7._o not_o his_o eye_n from_o they_o so_o david_n in_o another_o place_n the_o lord_n know_v the_o 18._o psal_n 37._o 18._o day_n of_o the_o upright_o and_o their_o inheritance_n shall_v be_v for_o ever_o yea_o but_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v upon_o all_o thing_n and_o there_o be_v nothing_o so_o secret_a that_o be_v unknown_a unto_o he_o and_o what_o privilege_n then_o have_v those_o herein_o that_o serve_v he_o above_o those_o that_o serve_v he_o not_o it_o consist_v not_o in_o the_o general_a view_n and_o notice_n which_o god_n take_v of_o one_o thing_n as_o well_o as_o of_o another_o but_o in_o that_o he_o have_v a_o more_o watchful_a and_o benign_a eye_n over_o those_o that_o fear_v he_o to_o preserve_v they_o from_o all_o evil_a and_o to_o bestow_v 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sin_n unto_o which_o he_o be_v prone_a through_o natural_a corruption_n and_o wherewith_o other_o that_o be_v not_o thus_o guide_v and_o govern_v be_v often_o and_o easy_o overtake_v and_o also_o into_o many_o danger_n and_o evil_n to_o which_o their_o frail_a life_n be_v subject_a whereinto_o other_o not_o thus_o direct_v do_v rush_n and_o perish_v in_o they_o second_o by_o this_o special_a providence_n those_o that_o serve_v the_o lord_n be_v preserve_v from_o all_o evil_n and_o protect_v against_o all_o enemy_n and_o that_o not_o after_o a_o slight_a and_o ordinary_a manner_n but_o with_o such_o vigilant_a care_n and_o tenderness_n as_o a_o man_n watch_v over_o the_o apple_n of_o his_o eye_n as_o the_o lord_n profess_v and_o 8._o zach._n 2._o 8._o psal_n 17._o 8._o david_n also_o find_v by_o his_o own_o experience_n the_o which_o though_o it_o be_v all-sufficient_a to_o preserve_v we_o from_o all_o danger_n of_o evil_a yet_o for_o our_o great_a comfort_n and_o the_o better_a confirm_v of_o communion_n and_o love_n between_o his_o holy_a spirit_n and_o we_o he_o cause_v his_o angel_n to_o encamp_v round_o about_o those_o that_o 7._o psal_n 34._o 7._o fear_v he_o and_o deliver_v they_o yea_o he_o commit_v they_o unto_o they_o as_o their_o special_a charge_n to_o keep_v they_o in_o all_o their_o way_n and_o to_o bear_v they_o in_o their_o hand_n that_o they_o dash_v not_o their_o foot_n against_o a_o stone_n of_o which_o we_o have_v many_o example_n as_o of_o the_o three_o child_n thus_o preserve_v in_o the_o fiery_a furnace_n and_o 22._o dan._n 3._o 25._o &_o 6._o 22._o daniel_n in_o the_o lion_n den_n and_o in_o that_o mighty_a army_n of_o holy_a spirit_n send_v for_o the_o comfort_n and_o encouragement_n of_o elizeus_fw-la servant_n three_o by_o this_o 17._o 2._o king_n 6._o 17._o special_a providence_n god_n both_o uphold_v his_o child_n that_o serve_v he_o when_o they_o be_v ready_a to_o fall_v into_o sin_n and_o danger_n and_o raise_v they_o up_o be_v 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danger_n and_o deliver_v we_o out_o of_o all_o our_o trouble_n to_o heal_v our_o wound_n and_o cure_v our_o disease_n see_v he_o behold_v all_o our_o want_n and_o be_v all-sufficient_a to_o supply_v they_o what_o strong_a motive_n than_o this_o to_o move_v we_o whole_o to_o devote_v ourselves_o unto_o his_o service_n in_o who_o we_o live_v and_o move_v and_o have_v our_o be_v see_v our_o 28._o act._n 17_o 28._o frail_a life_n be_v liable_a to_o so_o many_o evil_n both_o of_o sin_n and_o punishment_n obnoxious_a to_o so_o many_o danger_n and_o stand_v in_o need_n of_o so_o many_o help_n and_o comfort_n that_o if_o the_o lord_n shall_v but_o for_o
shall_v raise_v it_o up_o at_o the_o lâ—st_o day_n it_o stand_v upon_o not_o our_o resolution_n or_o love_n towards_o god_n but_o upon_o his_o unchangeable_a counsel_n and_o decree_n which_o shall_v stand_v who_o have_v not_o appoint_v 9_o 1._o thes_n 5._o 9_o we_o to_o wrath_n but_o to_o obtain_v salvation_n by_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n and_o upon_o his_o love_n which_o be_v immutable_a and_o everlasting_a for_o who_o he_o loâ—eth_v to_o the_o end_n he_o 8._o jer._n 31._o 8._o love_v they_o not_o upon_o our_o strength_n but_o upon_o the_o power_n of_o god_n who_o be_v more_o mighty_a to_o save_v than_o all_o our_o enemy_n to_o hurt_v and_o destroy_v we_o so_o that_o 1._o joh._n 13._o 1._o though_o we_o be_v weak_a and_o unable_a to_o hold_v out_o yet_o we_o shall_v be_v establish_v for_o 12._o rom._n 14_o 4._o 2._o tim._n 1._o 12._o god_n be_v able_a to_o make_v we_o stand_v and_o to_o keep_v that_o which_o we_o have_v commit_v unto_o he_o against_o that_o great_a day_n of_o christ_n appear_v for_o he_o be_v great_a than_o all_o and_o 28._o joh._n 10._o 28._o none_o be_v able_a to_o pull_v we_o out_o of_o his_o hand_n final_o it_o rest_v not_o upon_o the_o truth_n of_o our_o promise_n make_v to_o god_n but_o of_o his_o promise_n make_v to_o we_o who_o be_v a_o faithful_a and_o true_a witness_n and_o all_o his_o promise_n in_o christ_n yea_o and_o amen_o for_o the_o 20._o apoc._n 1._o 5._o 2._o cor._n 1._o 20._o lord_n have_v make_v his_o covenant_n with_o we_o and_o promise_v that_o he_o will_v put_v his_o 40._o jer._n 31._o 31._o and_o 33._o 33._o esa_n 59_o 21._o jer._n 32._o 40._o law_n in_o our_o inward_a part_n and_o write_v it_o in_o our_o heart_n and_o will_v be_v our_o god_n and_o we_o shall_v be_v his_o people_n that_o he_o will_v forgive_v our_o iniquity_n and_o remember_v our_o sin_n no_o more_o that_o he_o will_v put_v his_o spirit_n upon_o we_o and_o that_o his_o word_n which_o he_o have_v put_v into_o our_o mouth_n shall_v not_o depart_v 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to_o pass_v than_o one_o tittle_n of_o his_o word_n to_o fail_v 17._o luk._n 16._o 17._o the_o which_o may_v serve_v as_o a_o forcible_a argument_n to_o persuade_v we_o to_o serve_v the_o lord_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n see_v when_o we_o be_v once_o enter_v into_o it_o we_o shall_v be_v sure_a to_o hold_v out_o in_o our_o christian_a course_n unto_o salvation_n notwithstanding_o our_o own_o frailty_n and_o corruption_n the_o many_o and_o great_a difficulty_n which_o we_o find_v in_o the_o way_n &_o the_o might_n &_o malice_n of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n for_o he_o that_o have_v begin_v this_o good_a work_n of_o grace_n in_o we_o be_v able_a and_o 6._o phil._n 1._o 6._o willing_a to_o perfect_v it_o unto_o the_o end_n the_o which_o argument_n take_v from_o the_o infallibility_n of_o god_n counsel_n ordain_v we_o to_o salvation_n the_o apostle_n use_v to_o withhold_v we_o from_o all_o sin_n the_o foundation_n of_o god_n say_v he_o stand_v sure_a 19_o 2._o tim._n 2._o 19_o and_o the_o lord_n know_v they_o that_o be_v he_o and_o let_v every_o one_o that_o name_v the_o name_n of_o christ_n depart_v from_o iniquity_n yea_o that_o we_o may_v the_o better_o be_v encourage_v to_o forsake_v all_o sin_n and_o to_o serve_v god_n in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n he_o have_v not_o keep_v this_o royal_a and_o inestimable_a privilege_n of_o our_o perseverance_n in_o grace_n unto_o salvation_n as_o a_o secret_a to_o himself_o but_o have_v so_o plain_o reveal_v it_o in_o his_o word_n that_o we_o may_v take_v notice_n and_o be_v assure_v of_o it_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n these_o thing_n have_v i_o write_v unto_o 13._o 1._o joh._n 5._o 13._o you_o who_o believe_v on_o the_o name_n of_o the_o son_n of_o god_n that_o you_o may_v know_v that_o he_o have_v eternal_a life_n to_o the_o end_n that_o thereby_o our_o heart_n may_v be_v replenish_v with_o gladness_n and_o we_o encourage_v to_o hold_v on_o in_o our_o course_n with_o joy_n see_v though_o we_o have_v many_o let_n and_o mighty_a opposition_n in_o the_o way_n yet_o we_o be_v sure_a that_o at_o the_o last_o we_o shall_v come_v safe_o to_o our_o journey_n end_n §._o sect._n 4_o the_o great_a and_o inestimable_a privilege_n wherewith_o god_n crow_v a_o godly_a life_n in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v and_o these_o with_o many_o other_o be_v the_o rich_a and_o royal_a privilege_n wherewith_o god_n in_o this_o world_n do_v reward_n and_o crown_v a_o godly_a life_n which_o though_o they_o be_v great_a and_o inestimable_a yet_o be_v they_o all_o little_a in_o comparison_n of_o that_o glorious_a happiness_n which_o god_n have_v reserve_v for_o those_o that_o love_n and_o serve_v he_o in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v be_v all_o but_o short_a prelude_v to_o that_o heavenly_a harmony_n and_o small_a earnest-penny_n and_o first-fruit_n of_o that_o main_a bargain_n and_o plentiful_a harvest_n for_o there_o we_o shall_v both_o in_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n be_v perfect_o free_v 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thereby_o glorify_v he_o who_o have_v be_v so_o good_a and_o gracious_a unto_o us._n with_o like_a presumption_n man_n be_v hinder_v from_o enter_v into_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n and_o hearten_v to_o continue_v in_o their_o sin_n while_o they_o plead_v that_o christ_n come_v to_o save_v sinner_n and_o that_o his_o death_n and_o merit_n as_o they_o be_v sufficient_a in_o themselves_o to_o satisfy_v god_n justice_n so_o they_o will_v be_v effectual_a unto_o they_o for_o their_o justification_n and_o salvation_n though_o they_o be_v not_o so_o strict_a and_o precise_a in_o make_v conscience_n of_o all_o sin_n or_o in_o practise_v the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n §._o sect._n 3_o of_o the_o mean_n to_o remove_v the_o former_a impediment_n now_o if_o we_o will_v avoid_v these_o impediment_n let_v we_o know_v and_o
consider_v first_o that_o this_o be_v a_o shameful_a and_o horrible_a abuse_n of_o god_n mercy_n and_o goodness_n which_o he_o will_v never_o let_v go_v unpunished_a to_o take_v occasion_n thereby_o the_o more_o to_o offend_v and_o diplease_v he_o by_o wilful_a continue_v in_o sin_n and_o neglect_v the_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n to_o provoke_v god_n to_o wrath_n because_o he_o be_v patient_a and_o long-suffering_a and_o to_o sin_n against_o he_o because_o he_o be_v good_a and_o gracious_a and_o ready_a to_o forgive_v and_o final_o to_o neglect_v all_o duty_n of_o his_o service_n because_o he_o be_v such_o a_o bountiful_a master_n that_o he_o give_v of_o his_o free_a grace_n and_o mercy_n rich_a wage_n and_o reward_n without_o all_o merit_n and_o desert_n for_o these_o shall_v rather_o be_v argument_n to_o inflame_v our_o love_n towards_o he_o and_o to_o make_v we_o so_o much_o the_o more_o zealous_a of_o his_o glory_n and_o fearful_a to_o offend_v so_o gracious_a a_o god_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n there_o be_v mercy_n or_o forgiveness_n with_o thou_o that_o thou_o may_v be_v fear_v or_o if_o through_o 4._o psal_n 130._o 4._o frailty_n and_o infirmity_n we_o have_v contrary_a to_o our_o purpose_n and_o resolution_n be_v overtake_v of_o any_o sin_n this_o patience_n and_o love_n of_o god_n shall_v be_v a_o strong_a motive_n to_o make_v we_o to_o rise_v out_o of_o it_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o apostle_n despise_v thou_o the_o riches_n of_o his_o goodness_n and_o forbearance_n and_o long-suffering_a not_o know_v that_o the_o goodness_n of_o god_n lead_v thou_o to_o repentance_n second_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o as_o the_o lord_n be_v infinite_a in_o mercy_n and_o compassion_n so_o he_o be_v no_o less_o infinite_a in_o justice_n and_o truth_n that_o as_o he_o be_v merciful_a 7._o exod._n 34._o 6_o 7._o and_o gracious_a long-suffering_a and_o abundant_a in_o goodness_n and_o truth_n keep_v mercy_n for_o thousand_o forgive_a iniquity_n to_o ansgression_n and_o sin_n so_o also_o he_o be_v just_a in_o all_o his_o way_n and_o holy_a in_o all_o his_o work_n and_o will_v by_o no_o mean_n clear_v the_o 17._o psal_n 145._o 17._o guilty_a visit_v the_o iniquity_n of_o the_o father_n upon_o the_o child_n unto_o the_o three_o and_o four_o generation_n that_o as_o he_o be_v a_o merciful_a saviour_n so_o also_o a_o just_a god_n and_o 7._o esa_n 45._o 21._o psal_n 11._o 7._o a_o righteous_a lord_n who_o love_v righteousness_n and_o will_v not_o let_v sin_n go_v unpunished_a but_o will_v judge_v every_o man_n according_a to_o his_o work_n and_o that_o he_o be_v a_o terrible_a 10._o 2._o cor._n 5._o 10._o judge_n especial_o to_o those_o who_o abuse_v his_o mercy_n and_o long-suffering_a and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o disjoin_v these_o thing_n which_o can_v be_v sever_v nor_o imagine_v such_o a_o mercy_n in_o god_n as_o will_v not_o stand_v with_o his_o justice_n which_o be_v to_o maim_n the_o divine_a nature_n and_o to_o pull_v as_o it_o be_v one_o of_o his_o hand_n from_o he_o which_o outrageous_a violence_n offer_v unto_o his_o holy_a majesty_n he_o will_v never_o suffer_v to_o go_v unpunished_a let_v we_o with_o david_n so_o acknowledge_v that_o he_o be_v good_a as_o that_o we_o do_v not_o deny_v that_o 1._o psal_n 25._o 8._o psal_n â—01_n 1._o he_o be_v also_o upright_o and_o in_o our_o song_n so_o sing_v of_o his_o mercy_n as_o that_o we_o do_v not_o disjoin_v his_o judgement_n from_o it_o let_v we_o remember_v that_o in_o god_n and_o in_o all_o his_o work_n mercy_n and_o truth_n do_v meet_v together_o righteousness_n 10._o psal_n 8â—_n 10._o and_o peace_n do_v kiss_v each_o other_o let_v we_o not_o say_v his_o mercy_n be_v great_a he_o will_v 7._o ecclus_n 5._o 6_o 7._o be_v pacify_v for_o the_o multitude_n of_o my_o sin_n for_o mercy_n and_o wrath_n come_v from_o he_o and_o his_o indignation_n rest_v upon_o sinner_n neither_o let_v we_o presume_v on_o god_n mercy_n and_o patience_n make_v any_o tarry_n to_o turn_v unto_o the_o lord_n nor_o put_v it_o off_o from_o day_n to_o day_n for_o sudden_o shall_v the_o wrath_n of_o the_o lord_n come_v forth_o and_o in_o thy_o security_n thou_o shall_v be_v destroy_v and_o perish_v in_o the_o day_n of_o vengeance_n thus_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o that_o if_o we_o despise_v the_o riches_n of_o god_n goodness_n and_o forbearance_n 6_o rom._n 2._o 4_o 5_o 6_o which_o shall_v lead_v we_o to_o repentance_n we_o shall_v after_o our_o hardness_n and_o impenitent_a heart_n treasure_n up_o unto_o ourselves_o wrath_n against_o the_o day_n of_o wrath_n and_o revelation_n of_o the_o righteous_a judgement_n of_o god_n who_o will_v render_v unto_o every_o man_n according_a to_o his_o deed_n and_o the_o lord_n threaten_v that_o if_o any_o man_n hear_v the_o word_n of_o his_o curse_n against_o sinner_n do_v bless_v himself_o in_o his_o heart_n say_v i_o shall_v have_v peace_n though_o i_o walk_v in_o the_o imagination_n of_o my_o heart_n to_o add_v drunkenness_n to_o thirst_n that_o he_o will_v not_o spare_v he_o but_o that_o his_o anger_n and_o jealousy_n shall_v smoke_v against_o that_o man_n and_o all_o the_o curse_n that_o be_v write_v in_o the_o book_n of_o the_o law_n shall_v 20._o deut._n 29._o 19_o 20._o lie_v upon_o he_o and_o the_o lord_n shall_v blot_v out_o his_o name_n from_o under_o heaven_n let_v we_o remember_v what_o the_o apostle_n teach_v we_o namely_o that_o no_o outrageous_a sinner_n continue_v in_o their_o wickedness_n without_o repentance_n shall_v inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o christ_n and_o of_o god_n and_o therefore_o exhort_v that_o we_o suffer_v no_o 6._o eph._n 5._o 5_o 6._o man_n to_o deceive_v we_o with_o vain_a word_n see_v because_o of_o these_o thing_n come_v the_o wrath_n of_o god_n upon_o the_o child_n of_o disobedience_n final_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o though_o god_n mercy_n be_v in_o themselves_o infinite_a and_o above_o all_o his_o work_n and_o all_o his_o gracious_a promise_n which_o be_v in_o christ_n yea_o and_o amen_n yet_o they_o be_v limit_v by_o his_o infallible_a truth_n and_o appropriate_v unto_o repentant_a sinner_n and_o therefore_o can_v extend_v to_o the_o presumptuous_a who_o take_v occasion_n from_o his_o mercy_n to_o continue_v impenitent_o in_o their_o sin_n but_o he_o will_v glorify_v his_o justice_n in_o punish_v they_o as_o he_o glorifi_v his_o mercy_n in_o pardon_v the_o sin_n of_o all_o those_o who_o turn_v unto_o he_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o acknowledge_v with_o the_o psalmist_n that_o the_o lord_n be_v good_a â—_o psal_n 73._o â—_o and_o gracious_a yet_o not_o to_o all_o but_o only_o to_o israel_n even_o to_o such_o as_o be_v of_o a_o clean_a heart_n and_o that_o as_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v upon_o the_o righteous_a and_o his_o ear_n open_a to_o hear_v their_o cry_n so_o the_o face_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v against_o they_o that_o do_v evil_a to_o cut_v off_o the_o 16._o psal_n 34._o 15_o 16._o remembrance_n of_o they_o from_o of_o the_o earth_n let_v we_o not_o presume_v upon_o god_n mercy_n whilst_o we_o continue_v impenitent_o in_o our_o sin_n but_o let_v we_o stand_v in_o awe_n of_o god_n justice_n and_o judgement_n and_o sin_v not_o and_o offer_v first_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o righteousness_n 5._o psal_n 4._o 4_o 5._o and_o then_o put_v our_o trust_n in_o the_o lord_n those_o likewise_o who_o presume_v upon_o the_o all-sufficiencie_n of_o christ_n death_n merit_n and_o satisfaction_n do_v take_v occasion_n thereby_o to_o continue_v in_o their_o sin_n without_o repentance_n and_o to_o neglect_v the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n may_v easy_o remove_v this_o dangerous_a impediment_n out_o of_o their_o way_n if_o they_o will_v but_o serious_o consider_v that_o this_o be_v a_o most_o fearful_a abuse_n of_o his_o inestimable_a love_n who_o have_v do_v so_o much_o for_o we_o when_o as_o we_o use_v his_o help_n to_o uphold_v we_o in_o our_o sin_n and_o his_o death_n and_o merit_n as_o a_o pillow_n whereon_o we_o may_v sleep_v more_o secure_o in_o our_o wickedness_n whereas_o he_o come_v not_o to_o ratify_v and_o confirm_v but_o to_o dissolve_v and_o abolish_v 8._o 1._o joh._n 3._o 8._o the_o work_n of_o the_o devil_n and_o give_v himself_o for_o we_o not_o only_o to_o free_v we_o from_o all_o sin_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n but_o also_o to_o purge_v 14._o tit._n 2._o 14._o we_o from_o all_o iniquity_n and_o that_o be_v his_o peculiar_a people_n we_o shall_v be_v zealous_a of_o good_a work_n he_o have_v redeem_v we_o out_o of_o the_o hand_n of_o all_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n 75._o luk._n 1._o 74_o 75._o that_o we_o may_v serve_v he_o in_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n
5._o pro_fw-la 23._o 4_o 5._o carnal_a wisdom_n and_o not_o labour_v to_o be_v rich_a see_v riches_n make_v themselves_o wing_n and_o fly_v away_o like_o a_o eagle_n towards_o heaven_n let_v not_o this_o heavy_a judgement_n of_o god_n be_v draw_v upon_o we_o by_o our_o worldly_a love_n that_o we_o shall_v take_v pleasure_n to_o labour_n in_o the_o very_a fire_n and_o weary_a ourselves_o for_o very_a vanity_n let_v we_o 13._o hab._n 2._o 13._o remember_v that_o a_o fearful_a woe_n be_v denounce_v against_o he_o that_o toil_v himself_o to_o increase_v that_o which_o be_v not_o he_o and_o lade_v himself_o with_o thick_a clay_n so_o as_o 6._o verse_n 6._o he_o can_v go_v on_o cheerful_o in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n and_o that_o if_o to_o multiply_v and_o heap_v up_o this_o worldly_a pelf_n we_o neglect_v the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n he_o will_v cross_v and_o curse_v our_o endeavour_n and_o then_o we_o shall_v sow_v 8._o hag._n 1._o 6_o 7_o 8._o much_o and_o bring_v in_o little_a eat_v but_o not_o have_v enough_o drink_v and_o not_o be_v satisfy_v clothe_v ourselves_o and_o not_o be_v warm_a and_o put_v all_o the_o wage_n which_o we_o earn_v into_o a_o bag_n with_o hole_n for_o if_o god_n blow_v upon_o it_o when_o we_o look_v for_o much_o it_o will_v come_v to_o little_a or_o if_o he_o do_v not_o he_o will_v bring_v upon_o we_o a_o more_o heavy_a judgement_n by_o suffer_v we_o to_o enjoy_v our_o riches_n which_o we_o immoderate_o love_v that_o we_o may_v fall_v into_o tentation_n and_o snare_n and_o into_o many_o foolish_a and_o hurtful_a 10._o 1._o tim._n 6_o 9_o 10._o lust_n which_o drown_v man_n in_o destruction_n and_o perdition_n for_o the_o love_n of_o money_n be_v the_o root_n of_o all_o evil_a which_o while_o some_o covet_v after_o they_o have_v err_v from_o the_o faith_n and_o pierce_v themselves_o through_o with_o many_o sorrow_n and_o this_o be_v that_o sore_a evil_n which_o solomon_n observe_v under_o the_o sun_n namely_o riches_n keep_v for_o the_o 13._o eccl._n 5._o 13._o owner_n thereof_o to_o their_o hurt_n let_v we_o remember_v that_o when_o we_o have_v by_o all_o our_o toil_n heap_v up_o riches_n they_o shall_v as_o the_o wise_a man_n speak_v perish_v by_o evil_a travel_n and_o he_o that_o have_v most_o weary_v himself_o by_o get_v wealth_n as_o he_o 15._o vers_fw-la 15._o come_v forth_o of_o his_o mother_n womb_n naked_a so_o he_o shall_v return_v as_o he_o come_v and_o shall_v take_v nothing_o of_o his_o labour_n which_o he_o may_v carry_v away_o in_o his_o hand_n §._o sect._n 2_o that_o we_o must_v not_o undertake_v all_o employment_n which_o the_o world_n and_o flesh_n will_v press_v upon_o us._n final_o let_v we_o know_v that_o if_o we_o will_v undertake_v all_o such_o employment_n as_o the_o world_n and_o the_o flesh_n will_v impose_v upon_o we_o they_o will_v play_v the_o cruel_a pharaoh_n and_o oppress_v our_o soul_n with_o a_o much_o more_o cruel_a servitude_n then_o that_o of_o egypt_n for_o if_o we_o do_v but_o make_v mention_n of_o surcease_n our_o labour_n for_o a_o while_n that_o we_o may_v have_v some_o time_n to_o perform_v that_o service_n unto_o god_n which_o he_o require_v impute_v this_o unto_o we_o as_o some_o idle_a and_o lazy_a humour_n they_o will_v redouble_v our_o already_o too_o toilsome_a task_n and_o press_v such_o devout_a purpose_n out_o of_o we_o with_o their_o heavy_a burden_n and_o rather_o than_o we_o shall_v want_v employment_n to_o keep_v we_o from_o serve_v god_n they_o will_v cause_v we_o to_o tire_v ourselves_o night_n and_o day_n in_o gather_v straw_n that_o be_v about_o idle_a vanity_n which_o will_v not_o profit_v to_o be_v afterward_o spend_v to_o as_o little_a purpose_n namely_o that_o upon_o the_o foundation_n of_o riches_n thus_o scrape_v together_o we_o may_v erect_v pyramid_n and_o tower_n threaten_v the_o sky_n and_o mansion_n house_n and_o stately_a building_n to_o continue_v our_o name_n unto_o posterity_n yea_o in_o truth_n there_o be_v not_o in_o the_o whole_a world_n such_o a_o terrible_a bondage_n to_o the_o body_n under_o the_o most_o tyrannous_a lord_n as_o this_o be_v to_o the_o soul_n which_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o world_n impose_v upon_o it_o for_o in_o they_o it_o be_v lawful_a for_o the_o slave_n at_o some_o time_n to_o find_v leisure_n for_o rest_n and_o sleep_v for_o eat_v and_o drink_v that_o be_v refresh_v he_o may_v again_o return_v to_o his_o task_n whereas_o these_o more_o cruel_a tyrant_n wear_v out_o those_o soul_n which_o be_v imbondaged_a by_o they_o with_o toilsome_a labour_n and_o yet_o will_v allow_v they_o no_o time_n for_o their_o spiritual_a repast_n nor_o to_o refresh_v themselves_o and_o repair_v their_o strength_n by_o rest_v from_o their_o labour_n upon_o the_o lord_n sabbath_n or_o by_o feed_v upon_o the_o manna_n of_o the_o word_n in_o hear_v read_v and_o meditation_n and_o by_o sequester_v themselves_o from_o earthly_a business_n that_o they_o may_v by_o prayer_n and_o invocation_n solace_n themselves_o in_o that_o sweet_a communion_n which_o they_o have_v with_o god_n in_o this_o holy_a exercise_n but_o if_o we_o will_v have_v our_o soul_n to_o thrive_v in_o spiritual_a grace_n and_o strength_n we_o must_v shake_v off_o the_o yoke_n of_o this_o tyranny_n and_o never_o be_v so_o whole_o intent_n to_o advance_v our_o worldly_a estate_n as_o to_o neglect_v the_o take_n of_o our_o soul_n repast_n in_o religious_a exercise_n according_a to_o the_o counsel_n of_o hierome_n to_o a_o virtuous_a matron_n so_o say_v he_o take_v care_n of_o thy_o house_n as_o that_o thou_o do_v always_o allow_v celantiam_fw-la ita_fw-la habeto_fw-la solicitudivem_fw-la domus_fw-la ut_fw-la aliquam_fw-la tamen_fw-la vacationem_fw-la animae_fw-la tribuas_fw-la etc._n etc._n hieron_n ad_fw-la celantiam_fw-la some_o leisure_n and_o liberty_n to_o thy_o soul_n neither_o do_v i_o say_v this_o that_o i_o will_v withdraw_v thou_o whole_o from_o thy_o charge_n yea_o rather_o i_o do_v it_o to_o this_o end_n 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conqueratur_fw-la etc._n etc._n august_n in_o psal_n 93._o psal_n 119._o 72._o verse_n 127._o to_o allege_v his_o business_n of_o state_n nor_o complain_v of_o his_o employment_n in_o the_o war_n see_v with_o every_o faithful_a man_n the_o christian_a warfare_n ought_v first_o to_o be_v undertake_v and_o this_o be_v david_n judgement_n who_o esteem_v the_o law_n of_o the_o lord_n better_o unto_o he_o than_o thousand_o of_o gold_n and_o silver_n the_o which_o be_v second_v by_o his_o affection_n for_o as_o he_o profess_v he_o love_v god_n commandment_n above_o gold_n yea_o above_o fine_a gold_n so_o solomon_n or_o rather_o the_o eternal_a wisdom_n of_o god_n by_o he_o teach_v we_o to_o esteem_v our_o spiritual_a trade_n for_o the_o good_a of_o our_o soul_n above_o the_o merchandise_n of_o silver_n and_o the_o 11._o pro._n 3._o 14_o 15._o &_o 8._o 11._o gain_n of_o
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and_o what_o though_o much_o time_n be_v grant_v thou_o how_o be_v thou_o sure_a that_o thou_o shall_v amend_v and_o become_v better_o &_o c_o for_o how_o do_v thou_o think_v that_o god_n will_v then_o assist_v thou_o see_v thou_o have_v so_o often_o refuse_v his_o help_n when_o he_o have_v gracious_o offer_v it_o or_o how_o can_v thou_o hope_v of_o any_o ability_n without_o it_o now_o thou_o can_v not_o walk_v in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n and_o how_o will_v thou_o be_v able_a to_o do_v it_o hereafter_o when_o thou_o be_v more_o enthral_v unto_o satan_n more_o load_v with_o the_o intolerable_a weight_n of_o thy_o multiply_a sin_n more_o clog_v and_o hamper_v fetter_v and_o hinder_v with_o the_o strong_a chain_n of_o thy_o corruption_n which_o be_v grow_v habitual_a and_o have_v double_v their_o force_n with_o long_a custom_n final_o when_o as_o thou_o be_v more_o impotent_a to_o shake_v they_o off_o and_o mortify_v they_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o infirmity_n of_o old_a age_n yet_o say_v thou_o can_v then_o serve_v god_n in_o all_o christian_a duty_n yet_o how_o much_o time_n in_o the_o mean_a while_o have_v thou_o mis-spend_v not_o only_o without_o gain_n but_o to_o thy_o incomparable_a loss_n which_o if_o it_o have_v be_v employ_v in_o god_n service_n will_v have_v add_v much_o inestimable_a riches_n to_o the_o everlasting_a recompense_n of_o heavenly_a reward_n and_o therefore_o when_o as_o god_n require_v at_o our_o hand_n that_o present_a service_n which_o be_v due_a unto_o he_o let_v we_o not_o put_v he_o off_o like_a banquerupt_v and_o ill_a debtor_n with_o word_n and_o promise_n that_o we_o will_v pay_v all_o hereafter_o see_v the_o long_o we_o live_v the_o more_o we_o spend_v on_o the_o stock_n and_o less_o able_a we_o shall_v be_v to_o make_v satisfaction_n but_o see_v he_o require_v present_a and_o constant_a service_n not_o because_o he_o need_v it_o but_o that_o he_o may_v take_v occasion_n thereby_o of_o crown_v our_o work_n with_o rich_a reward_n let_v we_o not_o be_v so_o great_a enemy_n to_o our_o own_o preferment_n as_o by_o defer_v and_o scant_v our_o work_n to_o cause_v the_o lord_n to_o abate_v our_o wage_n but_o lay_v aside_o every_o weight_n 1._o heb._n 12._o 1._o and_o the_o sin_n which_o do_v so_o easy_o beset_v we_o let_v we_o as_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v run_v with_o patience_n the_o race_n which_o be_v set_v before_o us._n §._o sect._n 8_o the_o conclusion_n of_o the_o whole_a treatise_n and_o thus_o have_v i_o through_o the_o gracious_a assistance_n of_o god_n holy_a spirit_n finish_v this_o long_a work_n for_o which_o his_o bless_a name_n be_v praise_v and_o magnify_v and_o have_v not_o only_o describe_v the_o godly_a life_n in_o all_o the_o part_n
and_o branch_n thereof_o and_o the_o special_a duty_n require_v unto_o it_o but_o also_o the_o mean_n both_o public_a and_o private_a whereby_o we_o may_v be_v enable_v and_o the_o argument_n and_o reason_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v move_v and_o persuade_v to_o perform_v they_o and_o likewise_o have_v show_v the_o great_a and_o most_o usual_a let_n and_o impediment_n whereby_o man_n be_v common_o hinder_v from_o enter_v into_o and_o proceed_v in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n and_o how_o also_o we_o may_v remove_v and_o overcome_v they_o and_o now_o nothing_o remain_v but_o that_o i_o entreat_v thou_o christian_n reader_n by_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n and_o as_o thou_o tender_v his_o glory_n and_o the_o eternal_a salvation_n of_o thy_o own_o soul_n that_o thou_o will_v resolve_v and_o endeavour_v to_o walk_v in_o this_o alone_a way_n that_o lead_v to_o heavenly_a happiness_n now_o that_o he_o have_v so_o plain_o discover_v it_o unto_o thou_o for_o much_o better_a be_v it_o for_o thou_o never_o to_o have_v know_v the_o way_n of_o truth_n and_o godliness_n then_o after_o thou_o know_v it_o not_o to_o walk_v in_o it_o see_v the_o servant_n 47._o luk._n 12._o 47._o that_o know_v his_o master_n will_n and_o do_v it_o not_o shall_v be_v beat_v with_o many_o stripe_n heretofore_o thy_o ignorance_n may_v somewhat_o extenuate_v thy_o sin_n and_o neglect_v of_o god_n service_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n and_o mitigate_v also_o thy_o punishment_n because_o thou_o may_v pretend_v thy_o willingness_n to_o walk_v in_o this_o way_n but_o that_o thou_o do_v want_v a_o guide_n to_o go_v before_o thou_o but_o now_o this_o pretence_n be_v take_v away_o and_o thou_o quite_o leave_v without_o all_o excuse_n for_o what_o can_v the_o lord_n by_o his_o minister_n do_v more_o for_o the_o salvation_n of_o thy_o precious_a soul_n then_o to_o show_v thou_o the_o way_n that_o lead_v to_o eternal_a blessedness_n and_o to_o teach_v thou_o how_o thou_o may_v walk_v in_o it_o to_o make_v know_v unto_o thou_o what_o thou_o must_v do_v that_o thou_o may_v be_v save_v and_o the_o mean_n also_o whereby_o 37._o act._n 2._o 37._o thou_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o do_v it_o to_o exhort_v and_o persuade_v thou_o by_o effectual_a reason_n to_o use_v these_o mean_n that_o so_o thou_o may_v walk_v in_o this_o way_n and_o to_o teach_v thou_o how_o to_o remove_v all_o those_o impediment_n which_o may_v otherwise_o hinder_v and_o discourage_v thou_o in_o thy_o course_n o_o let_v not_o therefore_o his_o so_o great_a grace_n be_v unto_o thou_o not_o only_o in_o vain_a but_o also_o to_o thy_o loss_n let_v nor_o o_o let_v not_o these_o my_o poor_a yet_o painful_a labour_n which_o i_o have_v undertake_v with_o cheerfulness_n proceed_v in_o with_o comfort_n and_o finish_v with_o joy_n that_o i_o may_v glorify_v god_n in_o thy_o salvation_n rise_v up_o as_o a_o witness_n against_o thou_o at_o that_o great_a day_n because_o thou_o have_v only_o read_v they_o and_o after_o cast_v they_o into_o some_o corner_n without_o further_a use_n if_o thou_o know_v these_o thing_n 17._o luk._n 11._o 28._o joh._n 13._o 17._o bless_v be_v thou_o if_o thou_o do_v they_o and_o happy_a yea_o thrice_o happy_a shall_v i_o think_v myself_o if_o be_v further_v by_o my_o poor_a mean_n in_o the_o way_n of_o salvation_n thou_o may_v be_v my_o crown_n and_o my_o rejoice_v frustrate_v not_o i_o beseech_v thou_o the_o main_a end_n of_o my_o painful_a labour_n so_o much_o desire_v so_o often_o and_o earnest_o beg_v and_o defraud_v i_o not_o of_o my_o hope_n and_o joy_n and_o therewith_o thyself_o also_o of_o thy_o own_o salvation_n it_o be_v not_o my_o writing_n nor_o thy_o read_n that_o can_v save_v our_o soul_n in_o that_o great_a day_n of_o the_o lord_n but_o the_o holy_a practice_n of_o those_o duty_n which_o i_o teach_v and_o thou_o learn_v in_o the_o whole_a course_n of_o our_o life_n and_o conversation_n which_o because_o we_o be_v unable_a to_o perform_v in_o our_o own_o strength_n but_o it_o be_v the_o lord_n only_o which_o enable_v 13._o phil._n 2._o 13._o we_o both_o to_o will_v and_o to_o do_v let_v we_o i_o entreat_v thou_o pray_v one_o for_o another_o desire_v of_o the_o lord_n that_o we_o may_v not_o only_o be_v fill_v with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o 11._o col._n 1._o 10_o 11._o his_o will_n in_o all_o wisdom_n and_o spiritual_a understanding_n but_o also_o that_o in_o this_o light_n we_o may_v walk_v worthy_a of_o the_o lord_n unto_o all_o please_a be_v fruitful_a in_o every_o good_a work_n and_o increase_v in_o the_o knowledge_n of_o god_n strengthen_v with_o all_o might_n according_a 17._o 2._o tim._n 3._o 17._o to_o his_o glorious_a power_n unto_o all_o patience_n and_o long-suffering_a with_o joyfulness_n and_o that_o we_o may_v not_o only_o be_v perfect_a and_o thorough_o furnish_v unto_o all_o good_a work_n but_o also_o that_o we_o may_v be_v steadfast_a unmoveable_a and_o always_o abound_v 23._o 1._o cor._n 5._o 58._o prou._n 16._o 9_o and_o 20._o 24._o jer._n 20._o 23._o in_o the_o work_n of_o the_o lord_n for_o as_o much_o as_o we_o know_v that_o our_o labour_n be_v not_o vain_a in_o the_o lord_n but_o man_n know_v not_o his_o own_o way_n neither_o be_v it_o in_o man_n that_o walk_v to_o direct_v his_o step_n and_o how_o much_o less_o be_v he_o able_a in_o his_o own_o strength_n to_o be_v a_o guide_n unto_o other_o or_o by_o his_o most_o powerful_a persuasion_n to_o move_v they_o to_o accompany_v he_o in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n o_o thou_o therefore_o who_o be_v the_o author_n of_o light_n and_o life_n and_o the_o rich_a fountain_n of_o all_o grace_n and_o glory_n as_o thou_o have_v gracious_o enlighten_v my_o mind_n with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o thy_o will_n and_o enable_v i_o also_o to_o reveal_v it_o unto_o other_o so_o inflame_v my_o heart_n with_o the_o beauty_n and_o brightness_n of_o it_o that_o i_o may_v love_v and_o embrace_v it_o kindle_v in_o i_o more_o and_o more_o holy_a desire_n confirm_v my_o resolution_n and_o 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understanding_n the_o wisdom_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o error_n of_o our_o judgement_n our_o foolish_a fantasy_n and_o conceit_n our_o earthly_a mindedness_n and_o all_o vain_a and_o wicked_a thought_n that_o we_o may_v check_v sin_n in_o the_o first_o motion_n and_o kill_v this_o viperous_a brood_n before_o they_o come_v to_o growth_n &_o strength_n mortify_v the_o frowardness_n and_o perverseness_n of_o our_o will_n the_o corruption_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o affection_n especial_o our_o self-love_n and_o love_n of_o the_o world_n unjust_a anger_n and_o desire_v of_o revenge_n carnal_a concupiscence_n and_o uncleanness_n intemperance_n ambition_n pride_n covetousness_n and_o voluptuousness_n let_v we_o hold_v our_o eye_n and_o ear_n our_o tongue_n and_o taste_n and_o all_o other_o our_o sense_n under_o covenant_n and_o make_v all_o vain_a and_o wicked_a sight_n all_o rot_a and_o unsavoury_a speech_n all_o intemperance_n and_o insobriety_n odious_a and_o loathsome_a unto_o us._n 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prayer_n for_o the_o family_n in_o the_o morning_n o_o lord_n our_o god_n who_o be_v in_o thy_o own_o nature_n glorious_a and_o full_a of_o majesty_n infinite_a in_o goodness_n wisdom_n power_n bounty_n truth_n and_o all_o perfection_n most_o just_a in_o all_o thy_o way_n and_o holy_a in_o all_o thy_o work_n and_o our_o most_o gracious_a father_n in_o jesus_n christ_n we_o thy_o unworthy_a servant_n find_v and_o feel_v ourselves_o load_v with_o the_o unsupportable_a weight_n of_o our_o manifold_a and_o grievous_a sin_n do_v come_v unto_o thou_o for_o ease_n and_o be_v sick_a in_o sin_n even_o unto_o the_o death_n do_v flee_v unto_o thou_o the_o alone_a physician_n of_o our_o soul_n that_o we_o may_v be_v ease_v and_o cure_v and_o do_v here_o lay_v open_a before_o thou_o our_o miserable_a estate_n and_o condition_n that_o thou_o may_v magnify_v thy_o mercy_n in_o our_o recovery_n we_o confess_v our_o hereditary_a disease_n and_o that_o original_a leprosy_n of_o our_o body_n and_o soul_n 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misery_n and_o have_v pull_v we_o out_o of_o this_o wretched_a thraldom_n work_v in_o we_o some_o desire_n resolution_n and_o endeavour_n to_o serve_v and_o please_v thou_o we_o confess_v that_o the_o relic_n of_o sin_n do_v still_o remain_v in_o we_o in_o great_a strength_n and_o howsoever_o the_o old_a man_n and_o body_n of_o sin_n have_v by_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n receive_v their_o deadly_a wound_n yet_o have_v they_o in_o they_o such_o life_n and_o strength_n and_o be_v so_o animate_v and_o reviue_v with_o the_o suggestion_n of_o our_o old_a adversary_n the_o devil_n breathe_v as_o it_o be_v a_o new_a life_n into_o they_o that_o they_o do_v still_o much_o vex_v and_o trouble_v we_o make_v continual_a war_n against_o our_o soul_n and_o oftentimes_o lead_v they_o captive_a unto_o sin_n much_o blindness_n and_o vanity_n do_v still_o remain_v in_o our_o mind_n so_o that_o we_o have_v but_o a_o dim_a sight_n of_o thou_o and_o thy_o will_n and_o way_n our_o memory_n be_v weak_a and_o 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thou_o and_o to_o hate_v sin_n have_v taste_v the_o bitter_a fruit_n of_o it_o and_o by_o the_o other_o to_o love_v and_o glorify_v thou_o who_o have_v hear_v his_o prayer_n in_o the_o day_n of_o his_o tribulation_n and_o by_o they_o both_o to_o serve_v thou_o with_o great_a zeal_n and_o with_o more_o earnest_a endeavour_n then_o ever_o heretofore_o hear_v we_o dear_a father_n and_o answer_v we_o gracious_o in_o these_o our_o suit_n even_o for_o jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o and_o the_o holy_a spirit_n we_o acknowledge_v to_o be_v due_a and_o desire_v to_o give_v all_o glory_n praise_n and_o thanksgiving_n both_o now_o and_o for_o evermore_o amen_n but_o if_o the_o sick_a party_n be_v a_o child_n and_o so_o not_o capable_a of_o the_o outward_a and_o ordinary_a mean_n of_o salvation_n then_o pray_v for_o he_o after_o this_o manner_n more_o especial_o we_o humble_o entreat_v thou_o to_o extend_v thy_o grace_n and_o favour_n unto_o this_o thy_o sick_a servant_n and_o see_v thou_o be_v not_o only_o the_o god_n of_o the_o faithful_a but_o also_o of_o their_o seed_n and_o love_v and_o tender_v not_o only_o the_o sheep_n of_o christ_n but_o even_o the_o tender_a lamb_n we_o earnest_o beseech_v thou_o make_v good_a thy_o gracious_a covenant_n with_o this_o thy_o weak_a and_o sick_a servant_n and_o because_o he_o be_v not_o capable_a of_o outward_a mean_n supply_v gracious_o the_o defect_n of_o they_o by_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n unite_v he_o thereby_o unto_o jesus_n christ_n that_o become_v a_o lively_a member_n of_o his_o body_n he_o may_v be_v make_v partaker_n of_o his_o righteousness_n death_n and_o obedience_n for_o his_o justification_n and_o so_o he_o may_v stand_v righteous_a in_o thy_o sight_n free_v he_o from_o the_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n of_o all_o his_o sin_n and_o sanctify_v he_o in_o his_o soul_n and_o body_n that_o either_o he_o may_v be_v fit_a to_o glorify_v thou_o on_o earth_n or_o to_o be_v glorify_v by_o thou_o in_o heaven_n if_o it_o be_v thy_o bless_a will_n restore_v he_o to_o his_o health_n and_o strength_n again_o that_o he_o may_v live_v to_o be_v a_o comfort_n unto_o his_o friend_n and_o a_o profitable_a instrument_n to_o set_v forth_o thy_o glory_n in_o the_o church_n and_o commonwealth_n but_o if_o thou_o be_v purpose_v to_o put_v a_o end_n to_o his_o day_n so_o fit_a and_o prepare_v he_o for_o thy_o kingdom_n as_o that_o he_o may_v live_v with_o thou_o eternal_o in_o glory_n and_o immortality_n through_o jesus_n christ_n our_o lord_n amen_o if_o the_o party_n be_v irrecoverable_o sick_a or_o ready_a to_o depart_v out_o of_o this_o world_n than_o we_o may_v in_o stead_n of_o pray_v for_o his_o restore_n to_o health_n make_v in_o his_o behalf_n these_o follow_a petition_n and_o see_v o_o lord_n thou_o have_v smite_v thy_o sick_a servant_n as_o we_o conceive_v irrecoverable_o and_o do_v now_o purpose_n to_o put_v a_o end_n unto_o the_o day_n of_o his_o pilgrimage_n we_o must_v humble_o beseech_v thou_o to_o prepare_v he_o for_o thy_o own_o kingdom_n wean_v his_o mind_n and_o affection_n from_o the_o world_n and_o earthly_a vanity_n where_o he_o be_v but_o a_o stranger_n and_o fix_v they_o whole_o upon_o spiritual_a and_o heavenly_a thing_n as_o it_o become_v a_o citizen_n of_o thy_o kingdom_n let_v he_o earnest_o desire_v to_o be_v dissolve_v and_o to_o be_v with_o christ_n see_v that_o be_v best_a of_o all_o and_o let_v he_o long_o after_o the_o vision_n and_o fruition_n of_o thou_o in_o who_o presence_n be_v fullness_n of_o joy_n for_o evermore_o to_o this_o end_n o_o lord_n reveal_v thyself_o unto_o he_o more_o clear_o than_o ever_o heretofore_o that_o see_v thy_o beauty_n goodness_n and_o excellency_n his_o heart_n may_v be_v thorough_o inflame_v with_o thy_o love_n give_v he_o even_o while_o he_o
live_v a_o entrance_n into_o thy_o kingdom_n not_o only_o by_o the_o assurance_n of_o faith_n and_o hope_n but_o also_o by_o let_v he_o have_v a_o lively_a taste_n of_o those_o heavenly_a joy_n which_o thou_o have_v prepare_v for_o he_o moderate_a his_o grief_n and_o pain_n that_o they_o may_v not_o hinder_v his_o soul_n from_o mount_v aloft_o in_o divine_a contemplation_n and_o secret_o whisper_v unto_o his_o heart_n sweet_a comfort_n by_o thy_o spirit_n when_o as_o he_o be_v through_o weakness_n insensible_a of_o outward_a consolation_n inflame_v his_o heart_n with_o fervent_a love_n towards_o thou_o and_o his_o brethren_n yea_o even_o his_o enemy_n for_o thy_o sake_n that_o he_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o his_o sin_n be_v forgive_v of_o thou_o because_o thou_o give_v he_o grace_n to_o forgive_v all_o man_n strengthen_v he_o against_o the_o tentation_n of_o all_o his_o spiritual_a enemy_n and_o manifest_v thy_o power_n in_o his_o weakness_n by_o give_v unto_o he_o a_o full_a and_o 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away_o all_o loathness_n to_o leave_v earthly_a comfort_n set_a a_o guard_n of_o thy_o bless_a angel_n about_o he_o and_o let_v they_o serve_v as_o thy_o messenger_n and_o minister_n to_o convey_v his_o soul_n as_o soon_o as_o it_o be_v separate_v from_o his_o body_n into_o thy_o kingdom_n that_o it_o may_v be_v there_o crown_v with_o glory_n and_o immortality_n final_o we_o beseech_v thou_o give_v we_o all_o here_o present_a a_o holy_a use_n of_o these_o example_n of_o our_o mortality_n that_o thereby_o our_o heart_n be_v wean_v from_o the_o world_n we_o may_v make_v it_o our_o chief_a business_n to_o prepare_v ourselves_o against_o the_o day_n of_o death_n and_o judgement_n that_o so_o we_o may_v with_o joy_n and_o comfort_n appear_v before_o thou_o when_o thou_o shall_v be_v please_v to_o call_v we_o to_o give_v unto_o thou_o a_o account_n of_o our_o stewardship_n hear_v we_o we_o beseech_v thou_o in_o these_o our_o suit_n and_o supplication_n for_o thy_o son_n and_o our_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n his_o sake_n to_o who_o with_o thou_o and_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n be_v ascribe_v all_o glory_n and_o praise_n power_n and_o dominion_n both_o now_o and_o for_o evermore_o amen_n a_o prayer_n for_o child_n o_o almighty_a god_n and_o my_o most_o gracious_a father_n in_o jesus_n christ_n i_o humble_o confess_v that_o i_o be_o a_o most_o wretched_a sinner_n and_o altogether_o unworthy_a to_o be_v in_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n and_o salvation_n for_o i_o be_v not_o only_o conceive_v and_o bear_v in_o sin_n and_o corruption_n whereby_o thy_o glorious_a image_n be_v deface_v in_o i_o but_o i_o have_v add_v thereunto_o many_o actual_a sin_n by_o break_v thy_o commandment_n in_o thought_n word_n and_o deed_n whereby_o i_o have_v deserve_v thy_o just_a anger_n in_o this_o life_n and_o eternal_a death_n in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v but_o see_v thou_o have_v vouchsafe_v to_o receive_v i_o into_o thy_o covenant_n of_o thy_o free_a mercy_n give_v i_o the_o sign_n thereof_o the_o sacrament_n of_o baptism_n and_o have_v send_v thy_o son_n jesus_n christ_n to_o die_v for_o and_o by_o his_o death_n to_o redeem_v the_o young_a as_o well_o as_o the_o old_a i_o beseech_v thou_o for_o his_o sake_n to_o pardon_v all_o my_o sin_n and_o to_o wash_v they_o all_o away_o in_o his_o most_o precious_a blood_n to_o receive_v i_o into_o thy_o love_n and_o favour_n and_o to_o make_v i_o thy_o own_o child_n by_o adoption_n and_o grace_n give_v i_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n to_o sanctify_v rule_n and_o govern_v i_o that_o according_a to_o my_o age_n and_o small_a ability_n i_o may_v labour_v to_o serve_v thou_o make_v i_o daily_o to_o increase_v in_o grace_n as_o i_o increase_v in_o year_n inlighten_v my_o mind_n with_o the_o knowledge_n of_o thou_o and_o my_o saviour_n christ_n and_o his_o truth_n sow_n in_o i_o the_o seed_n of_o faith_n and_o let_v it_o show_v itself_o assoon_o as_o i_o be_o capable_a thereof_o in_o repentance_n and_o true_a obedience_n make_v i_o love_v dutiful_a and_o awful_a to_o my_o parent_n and_o governor_n and_o let_v i_o learn_v by_o obey_v they_o in_o my_o tender_a youth_n to_o obey_v thou_o in_o my_o ripe_a age_n give_v i_o grace_n to_o hearken_v to_o their_o good_a admonition_n and_o instruction_n and_o to_o profit_n and_o amend_v by_o their_o reproof_n and_o chastisement_n make_v i_o humble_a courteous_a and_o meek_a modest_a and_o sober_a diligent_a to_o please_v in_o all_o good_a thing_n and_o virtuous_a in_o my_o whole_a course_n of_o life_n that_o so_o i_o may_v increase_v in_o favour_n with_o thou_o and_o all_o good_a man_n and_o as_o i_o beg_v these_o benefit_n at_o thy_o hand_n so_o i_o yield_v unto_o thou_o all_o humble_a and_o hearty_a thanks_n and_o praise_n for_o all_o benefit_n both_o spiritual_a and_o temporal_a vouchsafe_v unto_o i_o and_o namely_o for_o that_o it_o have_v please_v thou_o to_o give_v i_o quiet_a rest_n and_o sleep_v this_o night_n past_a and_o have_v safe_o preserve_v i_o from_o all_o peril_n 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before_o the_o battle_n because_o the_o dust_n of_o samaria_n can_v not_o suffice_v for_o handful_n for_o all_o the_o people_n that_o follow_v he_o but_o be_v put_v to_o the_o worse_a in_o the_o battle_n he_o become_v cowardly_o base_a send_v his_o servant_n with_o halter_n about_o their_o neck_n to_o acknowledge_v his_o service_n and_o to_o beg_v for_o life_n and_o thus_o it_o fare_v with_o carnal_a security_n which_o in_o the_o time_n of_o prosperity_n and_o safety_n be_v bold_a and_o confident_a but_o when_o danger_n approach_v entertayn_v all_o fear_n and_o be_v present_o daunt_v and_o dismay_v with_o the_o shake_n of_o a_o leaf_n as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o apostle_n peter_n who_o be_v most_o confident_a and_o 33._o
weak_a and_o vain_a unable_a to_o help_v we_o in_o time_n of_o trouble_n and_o momentany_a and_o mutable_a ready_a to_o forsake_v and_o leave_v we_o when_o we_o most_o rely_v upon_o they_o or_o though_o they_o can_v do_v we_o some_o pleasure_n in_o be_v mean_n of_o our_o freedom_n from_o small_a peril_n yet_o they_o will_v nothing_o profit_v we_o if_o we_o live_v secure_o in_o our_o sin_n for_o the_o appease_n of_o god_n wrath_n or_o satisfy_v his_o justice_n they_o will_v do_v we_o no_o good_a when_o we_o shall_v most_o need_v it_o namely_o at_o the_o day_n of_o death_n or_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n last_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o these_o worldly_a benefit_n be_v not_o absolute_o bestow_v on_o we_o to_o do_v with_o they_o what_o we_o listen_v but_o be_v the_o lord_n talent_n entrust_v unto_o we_o as_o his_o steward_n to_o be_v employ_v for_o our_o master_n advantage_n and_o good_a of_o our_o fellow-servant_n so_o that_o the_o more_o we_o have_v receive_v the_o more_o we_o be_v indebt_v and_o the_o great_a account_n we_o have_v to_o make_v at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n and_o to_o sustain_v the_o great_a condemnation_n if_o we_o have_v waste_v our_o master_n good_n and_o so_o come_v short_a in_o our_o reckon_n in_o which_o respect_n our_o great_a prosperity_n shall_v not_o nourish_v in_o we_o pride_n and_o security_n but_o rather_o humility_n and_o fear_n care_n and_o watchfulness_n that_o we_o may_v so_o take_v the_o present_a comfort_n of_o these_o worldly_a blessing_n as_o that_o they_o may_v not_o hinder_v but_o rather_o further_o we_o to_o the_o everlasting_a fruition_n of_o heavenly_a happiness_n §._o 6_o the_o five_o remedy_n be_v to_o shun_v customable_a sin_v the_o five_o mean_n to_o avoid_v carnal_a security_n be_v to_o shun_v customable_a sin_n and_o howsoever_o through_o infirmity_n we_o sometime_o flippe_v into_o it_o yet_o let_v we_o take_v heed_n we_o do_v not_o choose_v it_o for_o our_o common_a way_n and_o by_o much_o use_n and_o often_o 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good_n can_v as_o secure_o continue_v their_o theft_n as_o other_o man_n their_o trade_n and_o occupation_n be_v they_o not_o endanger_v hereby_o to_o humane_a law_n and_o in_o a_o word_n sinner_n of_o all_o kind_n by_o much_o custom_n in_o sin_v do_v make_v this_o deadly_a serpent_n so_o tame_a that_o they_o dare_v without_o fear_n put_v it_o into_o their_o bosom_n and_o by_o injure_v themselves_o to_o drink_v of_o this_o mortal_a poison_n by_o degree_n they_o make_v it_o so_o familiar_a to_o their_o stomach_n that_o they_o be_v not_o sensible_a of_o any_o hurt_n it_o do_v they_o yea_o by_o much_o acquaintance_n sin_n which_o at_o first_o terrify_v the_o conscience_n like_o a_o enemy_n become_v their_o playfellow_n and_o they_o account_v it_o but_o a_o recreation_n of_o their_o youth_n and_o even_o a_o sport_n to_o do_v evil_a herein_o like_a through_o their_o impiety_n unto_o little_a child_n in_o their_o simplicity_n who_o secure_o play_v at_o the_o cockatrice_n hole_n as_o the_o prophet_n speak_v to_o another_o purpose_n 8._o esa_n 11._o 8._o in_o which_o regard_n let_v we_o careful_o take_v heed_n that_o we_o be_v not_o harden_v 13._o heb._n 3._o 13._o with_o the_o deceitfulness_n of_o sin_n which_o though_o it_o be_v a_o malicious_a enemy_n by_o much_o converse_v with_o we_o will_v so_o insinuate_v that_o we_o shall_v secure_o entertain_v it_o as_o a_o welcome_a guest_n let_v we_o in_o respect_n of_o our_o great_a frailty_n take_v occasion_n by_o our_o former_a fall_n to_o become_v more_o careful_a and_o fearful_a that_o we_o do_v not_o fall_v again_o avoid_v all_o mean_n of_o sin_n which_o draw_v and_o entice_v we_o to_o it_o or_o if_o we_o be_v overtake_v let_v we_o not_o lie_v in_o it_o still_o lest_o we_o fall_v into_o this_o sleep_n of_o security_n but_o let_v we_o rise_v out_o of_o it_o present_o by_o renew_a repentance_n and_o as_o soon_o as_o we_o feel_v ourself_o sting_v with_o this_o poisonous_a viper_n let_v we_o without_o delay_n apply_v the_o antidote_n and_o remedy_n which_o be_v fit_a to_o cure_v the_o wound_n for_o else_o this_o poison_n will_v disperse_v it_o into_o all_o the_o part_n of_o our_o heart_n and_o soul_n and_o so_o bring_v we_o into_o this_o deadly_a sleep_n of_o carnal_a security_n in_o which_o we_o shall_v perish_v without_o sense_n or_o feel_n §._o 7_o the_o sixth_o remedy_n be_v to_o make_v precious_a account_n of_o god_n grace_n and_o forbearance_n the_o sixth_o mean_n be_v that_o we_o make_v precious_a account_n of_o god_n grace_n and_o forbearance_n his_o patience_n and_o long_a suffering_n and_o labour_n to_o have_v our_o heart_n so_o affect_v with_o they_o as_o that_o they_o may_v be_v wrought_v to_o god_n love_n and_o fear_n whereby_o we_o shall_v be_v make_v careful_a and_o watchful_a that_o we_o do_v not_o displease_v this_o gracious_a and_o good_a god_n who_o so_o love_v we_o and_o who_o we_o so_o love_v or_o if_o through_o frailty_n we_o have_v incur_v his_o displeasure_n that_o we_o do_v with_o unwearied_a diligence_n seek_v his_o face_n and_o favour_n by_o renew_v our_o repentance_n for_o we_o may_v be_v assure_v that_o we_o shall_v not_o lose_v our_o labour_n see_v he_o be_v so_o patient_a and_o slow_a to_o wrath_n that_o he_o will_v receive_v we_o to_o grace_v if_o we_o turn_v unto_o he_o and_o contrariwise_o let_v we_o take_v heed_n of_o abuse_v this_o patience_n and_o long-suffering_a of_o god_n by_o take_v occasion_n and_o encouragement_n thereby_o to_o continue_v impenitent_o in_o our_o sin_n see_v hereby_o we_o shall_v become_v so_o secure_a and_o hard-hearted_a in_o our_o sinful_a course_n that_o whereas_o before_o we_o refuse_v or_o 5._o rom._n 2._o 4_o 5._o delay_v to_o repent_v now_o repentance_n will_v refuse_v we_o so_o as_o either_o it_o will_v never_o come_v into_o our_o thought_n or_o else_o not_o be_v able_a to_o pierce_v into_o our_o heart_n they_o will_v be_v so_o harden_v through_o god_n righteous_a judgement_n for_o our_o gross_a abuse_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o goodness_n §._o 8_o the_o seven_o remedy_n be_v to_o shun_v presumption_n the_o seven_o mean_n be_v careful_o to_o take_v heed_n that_o we_o do_v not_o presumptuous_o abuse_v god_n mercy_n as_o a_o occasion_n and_o encouragement_n 4._o psal_n 130._o 4._o unto_o sin_n but_o contrariwise_o fear_n and_o reverence_v he_o the_o more_o by_o how_o much_o we_o find_v he_o more_o love_a and_o gracious_a according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o psalmist_n there_o be_v forgiveness_n with_o thou_o that_o thou_o may_v be_v fear_v for_o there_o be_v nothing_o more_o that_o do_v beget_v and_o nourish_v this_o carnal_a security_n as_o the_o miserable_a experience_n of_o former_a age_n and_o our_o own_o time_n do_v lamentable_o prove_v then_o this_o conceit_n that_o god_n be_v so_o merciful_a that_o he_o will_v pardon_v all_o our_o sin_n whensoever_o we_o turn_v from_o they_o by_o repentance_n although_o it_o be_v even_o at_o the_o hour_n of_o our_o death_n and_o consequent_o nothing_o will_v more_o weaken_v and_o cause_v it_o to_o languish_v then_o if_o we_o pluck_v this_o weapon_n from_o it_o and_o turn_v the_o edge_n and_o point_n of_o it_o against_o itself_o take_v occasion_n thereby_o the_o more_o to_o love_n god_n who_o be_v so_o gracious_a and_o out_o of_o this_o love_n the_o more_o to_o fear_v his_o displeasure_n to_o which_o end_n let_v we_o always_o consider_v that_o the_o lord_n be_v no_o less_o infinite_a in_o justice_n then_o in_o mercy_n and_o that_o he_o be_v as_o ready_a to_o glorify_v himself_o in_o manifest_v the_o one_o by_o punish_v of_o presumptuous_a and_o impenitent_a sinner_n as_o the_o other_o in_o spare_v and_o forgive_a those_o that_o turn_v unto_o he_o by_o unfeigned_a repentance_n that_o those_o who_o he_o can_v allure_v and_o draw_v unto_o he_o with_o
when_o we_o shall_v attain_v to_o heavenly_a happiness_n there_o shall_v we_o enjoy_v perfect_a security_n when_o the_o gate_n of_o the_o new_a jerusalem_n shall_v be_v shut_v and_o make_v sure_a with_o strong_a bar_n there_o shall_v be_v full_o rejoice_v and_o exsult_v with_o great_a joy_n and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o by_o a_o false_a security_n which_o be_v a_o abortive_a brat_n and_o bear_v before_o the_o time_n expose_v ourselves_o to_o great_a danger_n especial_o to_o the_o hazard_n and_o loss_n of_o that_o heavenly_a security_n which_o shall_v be_v disturb_v with_o no_o trouble_n but_o let_v we_o stay_v our_o time_n and_o watch_v till_o the_o bridegroom_n do_v come_v and_o open_v the_o door_n for_o we_o to_o enter_v into_o the_o wedding_n chamber_n and_o now_o prepare_v ourselves_o to_o fight_v against_o our_o spiritual_a enemy_n that_o have_v get_v the_o victory_n in_o this_o life_n we_o may_v triumph_v over_o they_o with_o joy_n peace_n and_o endless_a security_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v §._o 9_o the_o nine_o remedy_n be_v to_o meditate_v often_o on_o the_o last_o judgement_n the_o nine_o mean_n to_o shun_v carnal_a security_n be_v often_o to_o meditate_v on_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n the_o all-seeing_a wisdom_n omnipotent_a power_n 51._o sive_fw-la comedam_fw-la sive_fw-la bibam_fw-la sive_fw-la aliud_fw-la aliquid_fw-la faciam_fw-la semper_fw-la vox_fw-la illa_fw-la terribilis_fw-la auribus_fw-la meis_fw-la insonare_fw-la videtur_fw-la surgite_fw-la mortui_fw-la &_o venite_fw-la ad_fw-la iudicium_fw-la hieron_n in_o matth._n matth._n 24._o 46_o 47_o 48_o 51._o and_o the_o exact_a justice_n of_o our_o judge_n the_o greatness_n of_o our_o reckon_n and_o strictness_n of_o that_o account_n which_o will_v then_o be_v require_v and_o will_v be_v impossible_a for_o we_o to_o set_v even_o if_o we_o seldom_o or_o never_o think_v of_o they_o here_o but_o pass_v our_o time_n in_o sloth_n and_o security_n let_v we_o remember_v how_o happy_a their_o condition_n will_v be_v who_o like_o faithful_a servant_n have_v be_v careful_a to_o perform_v their_o duty_n watch_v daily_o for_o the_o come_n of_o their_o lord_n when_o they_o shall_v be_v repute_v bless_v and_o be_v make_v ruler_n of_o their_o master_n substance_n and_o the_o miserable_a plight_n of_o those_o who_o have_v not_o expect_v his_o come_n nor_o prepare_v for_o it_o but_o have_v spend_v their_o day_n in_o riot_n and_o pleasure_n in_o oppression_n and_o cruelty_n when_o come_v sudden_o he_o shall_v take_v they_o at_o unaware_o cut_v they_o off_o and_o give_v they_o their_o portion_n with_o hypocrite_n where_o shall_v be_v weep_v and_o gnash_n of_o tooth_n let_v we_o think_v with_o what_o joy_n we_o shall_v hear_v that_o happy_a sentence_n well_o do_v good_a and_o faithful_a servant_n 30._o matth._n 25._o 21_o 26_o 27_o 30._o thou_o have_v be_v faithful_a over_o a_o few_o thing_n i_o will_v make_v thou_o ruler_n over_o many_o thing_n enter_v thou_o into_o the_o joy_n of_o thy_o lord_n and_o with_o what_o torment_a grief_n and_o bitter_a anguish_n those_o who_o have_v be_v unprofitable_a and_o unfruitful_a shall_v hear_v that_o fearful_a say_n thou_o wicked_a and_o slothful_a servant_n etc._n etc._n take_v the_o talon_n from_o he_o and_o give_v it_o unto_o he_o that_o have_v ten_o talent_n etc._n etc._n and_o cast_v the_o unprofitable_a servant_n into_o outer_a darkness_n there_o shall_v be_v weep_v and_o gnash_n of_o tooth_n let_v we_o consider_v with_o what_o cheerfulness_n and_o joy_n we_o shall_v meet_v the_o bridegroom_n the_o lord_n of_o glory_n and_o happiness_n if_o we_o have_v watch_v for_o his_o come_n and_o be_v find_v in_o readiness_n have_v our_o lamp_n of_o faith_n and_o a_o godly_a life_n clear_o burn_v when_o we_o shall_v enter_v with_o he_o into_o the_o bridal_a chamber_n of_o eternal_a blessedness_n to_o be_v feast_v with_o unspeakable_a etc._n matth._n 25._o 1_o 2_o etc._n etc._n pleasure_n and_o to_o solace_v ourselves_o perpetual_o 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rain_n descend_v and_o the_o flood_n come_v and_o the_o wind_n blow_v and_o beat_v upon_o we_o yet_o we_o be_v secure_a 26._o matth._n 7._o 26._o from_o all_o danger_n because_o we_o can_v sink_v or_o fall_v be_v found_v upon_o a_o rock_n if_o we_o believe_v god_n promise_n of_o preservation_n and_o protection_n there_o be_v no_o cause_n of_o fear_n in_o the_o great_a extremity_n because_o we_o be_v sure_a of_o help_n and_o deliverance_n which_o be_v certain_o promise_v to_o all_o the_o faithful_a according_a to_o the_o say_n of_o jehosaphat_n believe_v 20._o 2._o chron._n 20._o 20._o in_o the_o lord_n your_o god_n so_o shall_v you_o be_v establish_v believe_v his_o prophet_n and_o you_o shall_v prosper_v if_o believe_v in_o god_n we_o put_v our_o affiance_n in_o he_o and_o cast_v ourselves_o whole_o upon_o his_o providence_n and_o protection_n this_o will_v work_v in_o we_o this_o spiritual_a security_n for_o he_o that_o dwell_v in_o the_o secret_a of_o etc._n psal_n 91._o 1_o 2_o 3_o 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against_o the_o king_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o house_n of_o israel_n 10._o amos_n 7._o 10._o and_o that_o the_o land_n be_v not_o able_a to_o bear_v his_o word_n thus_o they_o slander_v stephen_n that_o he_o have_v speak_v blasphemous_a word_n against_o moses_n and_o against_o 11._o act._n 6._o 11._o god_n paul_n and_o silas_n that_o they_o be_v troubler_n of_o the_o city_n and_o state_n that_o 13._o act._n 16._o 20._o &_o 17._o 7._o &_o 18._o 13._o they_o do_v contrary_a to_o the_o decree_n of_o caesar_n say_v that_o there_o be_v another_o king_n one_o jesus_n that_o they_o persuade_v man_n to_o worship_n god_n contrary_a to_o the_o law_n that_o 5._o act._n 21._o 28._o &_o 24._o 5._o they_o teach_v all_o man_n every_o where_o against_o the_o people_n law_n and_o temple_n and_o have_v pollute_v that_o holy_a place_n by_o bring_v greek_n into_o it_o and_o thus_o by_o tertullus_n they_o slander_v paul_n affirm_v that_o he_o be_v a_o pestilent_a fellow_n and_o a_o mover_n of_o sedition_n among_o the_o jew_n throughout_o the_o world_n etc._n etc._n yea_o so_o malignant_a be_v these_o black_a mouth_n that_o they_o dare_v to_o cast_v foul_a and_o false_a 2._o matth._n 12_o 24._o &_o 26._o 61._o luk._n 23._o 2._o aspersion_n upon_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o and_o blot_n and_o blemish_v the_o white_a and_o pure_a robe_n of_o his_o innocence_n with_o their_o unjust_a and_o reproachful_a calumny_n and_o such_o measure_n his_o saint_n and_o servant_n find_v at_o the_o hand_n of_o wicked_a man_n in_o the_o time_n of_o the_o persecute_v emperor_n such_o have_v they_o find_v since_o and_o shall_v do_v unto_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n against_o which_o discouragemen_v if_o we_o will_v be_v arm_v we_o must_v remember_v that_o this_o need_v not_o to_o seem_v any_o strange_a thing_n unto_o we_o see_v our_o saviour_n christ_n have_v foretell_v that_o this_o shall_v be_v the_o lot_n of_o all_o his_o servant_n to_o be_v revile_v and_o slander_v for_o his_o sake_n and_o the_o gospel_n that_o our_o head_n and_o lord_n have_v bear_v these_o reproach_n for_o our_o sake_n and_o therefore_o we_o his_o member_n and_o servant_n must_v not_o think_v much_o if_o we_o suffer_v the_o like_a for_o he_o and_o his_o truth_n that_o there_o be_v never_o any_o so_o dear_a unto_o god_n nor_o innocent_a among_o man_n who_o have_v not_o be_v whip_v with_o the_o scourge_n of_o malicious_a tongue_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v not_o think_v to_o go_v alone_o upon_o earth_n but_o must_v here_o bear_v they_o company_n if_o ever_o we_o hope_v to_o enjoy_v their_o society_n in_o that_o heavenly_a happiness_n second_o if_o we_o will_v not_o be_v discourage_v with_o 12._o nos_fw-la modò_fw-la id_fw-la agamus_fw-la ut_fw-la malè_fw-la de_fw-la nobis_fw-la nemo_fw-la loqui_fw-la absque_fw-la mendatio_fw-la possit_fw-la hieronym_n ad_fw-la
leave_v to_o doubt_v final_o that_o our_o saviour_n christ_n continual_o make_v intercession_n for_o we_o plead_v the_o all-sufficiency_n of_o his_o merit_n and_o satisfaction_n for_o our_o justification_n and_o salvation_n so_o that_o though_o we_o sin_n yet_o this_o be_v our_o comfort_n that_o we_o have_v a_o advocate_n 2._o 1._o joh._n 2._o 1_o 2._o with_o the_o father_n to_o plead_v our_o cause_n even_o jesus_n christ_n the_o righteous_a and_o he_o be_v the_o propitiation_n for_o our_o sin_n §._o sect._n 6_o that_o pride_n be_v a_o singular_a impediment_n to_o a_o godly_a life_n beside_o these_o there_o be_v diverse_a other_o carnal_a corruption_n which_o be_v notable_a impediment_n unto_o a_o godly_a life_n the_o first_o whereof_o be_v natural_a pride_n whereby_o we_o have_v a_o high_a conceit_n of_o ourselves_o and_o of_o every_o shadow_n and_o show_v of_o grace_n in_o we_o and_o imagine_v that_o we_o have_v so_o much_o already_o that_o we_o need_v not_o to_o labour_v after_o more_o nor_o to_o use_v any_o mean_n for_o enrich_v of_o ourselves_o with_o those_o grace_n whereof_o we_o stand_v in_o need_n a_o example_n whereof_o we_o have_v in_o the_o pharise_n who_o think_v they_o see_v when_o as_o they_o be_v blind_a 31._o joh._n 9_o 31._o and_o therefore_o neglect_v the_o light_n of_o truth_n when_o as_o the_o sun_n of_o righteousness_n do_v shine_v unto_o they_o in_o the_o laodicean_n who_o think_v that_o they_o be_v rich_a and_o have_v need_n of_o nothing_o when_o as_o they_o be_v poor_a and_o miserable_a 17._o apoc._n 3._o 17._o blind_a and_o naked_a in_o the_o young_a justiciary_a who_o think_v he_o have_v do_v all_o 20._o math._n 19_o 20._o that_o god_n require_v of_o he_o and_o attain_v unto_o perfection_n when_o as_o yet_o he_o have_v do_v nothing_o but_o still_o remain_v the_o slave_n of_o sin_n load_v with_o corruption_n and_o imperfection_n and_o in_o the_o corinthian_n who_o proud_o conceit_v that_o they_o be_v rich_a and_o reign_v as_o king_n 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christianity_n yet_o conceit_v that_o they_o have_v almost_o attain_v unto_o the_o goal_n of_o perfection_n &_o that_o they_o have_v far_o outstrip_v all_o other_o they_o stand_v still_o as_o though_o there_o be_v no_o need_n of_o further_a proceed_n now_o if_o we_o will_v remove_v this_o impediment_n we_o must_v mortify_v our_o carnal_a pride_n and_o labour_n after_o true_a humility_n that_o have_v a_o sight_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o misery_n we_o may_v not_o content_v ourselves_o but_o labour_v to_o come_v out_o of_o this_o wretched_a estate_n we_o must_v strive_v to_o see_v and_o feel_v our_o want_n and_o weakness_n that_o so_o we_o may_v use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v supply_v and_o we_o strengthen_v and_o the_o imperfection_n of_o our_o best_a action_n that_o so_o we_o may_v labour_v after_o more_o perfection_n we_o must_v acknowledge_v ourselves_o wound_v and_o sick_a with_o sin_n that_o christ_n may_v heal_v and_o cure_v we_o weak_a in_o grace_n that_o he_o may_v strengthen_v we_o naked_a that_o 18._o apoc._n 3._o 18._o he_o may_v clothe_v we_o poor_a that_o he_o may_v enrich_v we_o blind_a that_o he_o may_v give_v we_o sight_n and_o lose_v in_o ourselves_o that_o he_o may_v save_v us._n the_o second_o be_v unjust_a anger_n frowardness_n and_o peevishness_n which_o for_o the_o time_n take_v away_o the_o use_n of_o reason_n and_o much_o more_o the_o power_n of_o religion_n make_v we_o unfit_a to_o pray_v read_v or_o hear_v the_o word_n of_o god_n or_o to_o perform_v any_o other_o christian_a duty_n either_o unto_o god_n our_o neighbour_n or_o our_o own_o person_n and_o for_o the_o time_n so_o stifle_v and_o hinder_v the_o operation_n of_o god_n spirit_n and_o the_o holy_a motion_n of_o his_o divine_a grace_n dwell_v in_o we_o that_o scarce_o any_o semblance_n or_o show_v of_o they_o will_v appear_v either_o to_o other_o or_o ourselves_o as_o we_o see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o holy_a david_n who_o in_o his_o cool_a thought_n and_o well_o temper_a affection_n make_v some_o scruple_n of_o cut_v saul_n garment_n but_o be_v enrage_v 25._o 1._o sam._n 25._o with_o fury_n resolve_v on_o the_o death_n not_o only_o of_o nabal_n who_o have_v offend_v he_o but_o of_o his_o whole_a family_n who_o be_v innocent_a and_o rather_o on_o his_o side_n then_o against_o he_o for_o the_o remove_n of_o which_o impediment_n it_o be_v necessary_a that_o we_o do_v not_o give_v way_n unto_o this_o unruly_a passion_n according_a to_o the_o apostle_n admonition_n but_o that_o we_o subdue_v and_o keep_v it_o under_o not_o suffer_v the_o sun_n to_o go_v down_o on_o our_o wrath_n use_v all_o good_a mean_n to_o mortify_v 26._o eph._n 4._o 26._o these_o carnal_a passion_n and_o to_o attain_v unto_o the_o contrary_a grace_n of_o meekness_n and_o gentleness_n of_o which_o i_o have_v write_v at_o large_a in_o my_o treatise_n of_o anger_n §._o sect._n 7_o that_o sloth_n and_o laziness_n be_v a_o great_a impediment_n to_o a_o godly_a life_n the_o three_o corrupt_a affection_n be_v sloth_n and_o laziness_n which_o make_v man_n loath_a to_o take_v pain_n in_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n as_o watchfulness_n prayer_n hear_v the_o word_n meditation_n and_o the_o rest_n for_o many_o have_v proceed_v thus_o far_o as_o to_o approve_v these_o thing_n in_o their_o judgement_n and_o have_v some_o desire_n and_o faint_a resolution_n to_o put_v they_o in_o practice_n yet_o when_o they_o find_v that_o they_o can_v be_v do_v without_o some_o pain_n be_v of_o a_o idle_a and_o sluggish_a disposition_n they_o be_v present_o discourage_v and_o have_v find_v the_o treasure_n which_o be_v sufficient_a to_o make_v they_o rich_a choose_v rather_o to_o remain_v in_o their_o spiritual_a beggary_n than_o they_o will_v spend_v any_o sweat_n in_o dig_v for_o it_o need_v then_o must_v this_o be_v a_o great_a impediment_n to_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n when_o as_o man_n be_v so_o luskish_a and_o lazy_a that_o they_o fly_v that_o labour_n which_o be_v require_v unto_o they_o needs_o must_v such_o sluggard_n live_v in_o poverty_n see_v it_o be_v only_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o diligent_a that_o make_v rich_a and_o 13._o pro._n 22._o 13._o far_o off_o be_v they_o from_o achieve_v any_o excellent_a work_n who_o sit_v idle_o still_o pretend_v excuse_n of_o danger_n and_o difficulty_n and_o that_o there_o be_v a_o lion_n without_o ready_a to_o slay_v they_o if_o they_o go_v out_o into_o the_o street_n which_o impediment_n if_o we_o will_v remove_v let_v we_o consider_v that_o howsoever_o such_o man_n please_v themselves_o with_o idle_a desire_n yet_o they_o will_v nothing_o profit_v they_o unless_o they_o shake_v off_o their_o sluggishness_n and_o use_v all_o diligence_n in_o their_o spiritual_a business_n so_o solomon_n say_v that_o the_o soul_n of_o the_o sluggard_n desire_v and_o have_v nothing_o 4._o pro._n 13._o 4._o but_o the_o soul_n of_o the_o diligent_a shall_v be_v make_v fat_a yea_o such_o desire_n if_o we_o rest_v in_o they_o do_v hurt_v rather_o than_o help_v we_o according_a to_o that_o of_o solomon_n the_o desire_n of_o the_o slothful_a kill_v he_o for_o his_o hand_n refuse_v to_o labour_v second_o let_v 25._o pro._n 21._o 25._o we_o consider_v that_o by_o this_o sloth_n we_o do_v not_o only_o not_o get_v any_o spiritual_a riches_n but_o also_o that_o we_o consume_v that_o we_o already_o seem_v to_o have_v for_o as_o our_o saviour_n speak_v in_o another_o case_n he_o that_o gather_v not_o scatter_v abroad_o 30._o mat._n 12._o 30._o in_o which_o respect_n solomon_n make_v that_o man_n which_o be_v slothful_a in_o his_o work_n 〈…〉_o o_o to_o he_o that_o be_v a_o great_a waster_n three_o let_v we_o consider_v that_o the_o lord_n 9_o pro._n 18._o 9_o have_v appoin_v 〈…〉_o this_o world_n to_o be_v a_o
place_n of_o pain_n &_o labour_n and_o reserve_v his_o sabbath_n of_o rest_n for_o the_o world_n to_o come_v after_o we_o have_v finish_v our_o work_n here_o we_o must_v work_v in_o his_o vineyard_n and_o the_o night_n of_o death_n must_v come_v before_o we_o shall_v be_v call_v to_o receive_v our_o wage_n here_o we_o must_v keep_v our_o mark_n and_o there_o enjoy_v the_o riches_n which_o we_o have_v get_v by_o our_o spiritual_a trade_n here_o we_o must_v fight_v the_o lord_n battle_n be_v cover_v with_o sweat_n and_o blood_n and_o there_o we_o shall_v obtain_v the_o crown_n of_o victory_n final_o here_o we_o must_v travail_v like_o poor_a pilgrim_n and_o then_o take_v our_o ease_n when_o we_o have_v finish_v our_o journey_n and_o be_v come_v safe_a to_o our_o heavenly_a home_n four_o let_v we_o call_v to_o mind_v the_o labour_n of_o the_o saint_n which_o have_v go_v in_o this_o way_n before_o we_o and_o especial_o of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o who_o travail_v for_o our_o sake_n not_o only_o unto_o weariness_n and_o sweat_n but_o even_o unto_o blood_n and_o not_o foolish_o imagine_v that_o we_o may_v take_v our_o ease_n and_o yet_o come_v timely_a and_o safe_o to_o the_o end_n of_o our_o hope_n see_v our_o saviour_n have_v tell_v we_o that_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n suffer_v violence_n 21._o mat._n 11._o 21._o and_o the_o violent_a take_v it_o by_o force_n and_o that_o we_o must_v strive_v to_o enter_v into_o the_o 24._o luk._n 13._o 24._o straight_a gate_n with_o all_o earnestness_n and_o constancy_n because_o many_o shall_v seek_v to_o enter_v and_o shall_v not_o be_v able_a last_o let_v we_o consider_v the_o punishment_n denounce_v against_o those_o who_o idle_o sit_v still_o and_o refuse_v to_o travel_v in_o the_o way_n of_o godliness_n for_o it_o cast_v they_o into_o a_o deep_a sleep_n whereby_o all_o the_o operation_n of_o god_n grace_n be_v hinder_v yea_o it_o empti_v the_o sluggard_n of_o they_o all_o like_v he_o who_o want_v meat_n be_v 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thirst_n heat_n cold_a excessive_a labour_n in_o worldly_a employment_n and_o such_o like_a or_o from_o inward_a infirmity_n and_o disease_n which_o make_v the_o body_n faint_a and_o feeble_a weak_a and_o unable_a to_o take_v any_o pain_n in_o the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n for_o see_v the_o soul_n use_v the_o body_n as_o its_o organ_n and_o instrument_n for_o the_o perform_n of_o all_o outward_a action_n and_o see_v there_o be_v such_o sympathy_n and_o familiarity_n between_o they_o that_o they_o mourn_v and_o rejoice_v together_o hereof_o it_o must_v needs_o follow_v that_o when_o the_o body_n be_v indispose_v to_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n the_o soul_n be_v thereby_o unfit_a for_o they_o when_o the_o body_n be_v feeble_a and_o faint_a the_o faculty_n of_o the_o soul_n can_v be_v strong_a and_o vigorous_a in_o their_o action_n and_o operation_n when_o the_o body_n be_v weary_a and_o full_a of_o pain_n it_o must_v needs_o affect_v the_o mind_n and_o much_o distract_v it_o in_o all_o good_a duty_n and_o final_o when_o the_o tool_n and_o instrument_n be_v blunt_a and_o dull_a unfit_a and_o untoward_a the_o most_o cunning_a artificer_n must_v needs_o be_v hinder_v and_o much_o fail_v in_o his_o curious_a workmanship_n for_o the_o remove_n of_o which_o impediment_n we_o must_v use_v our_o best_a endeavour_n that_o we_o may_v have_v a_o sound_a mind_n in_o a_o sound_a body_n and_o to_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n of_o diet_n and_o physic_n for_o the_o preserve_n or_o recover_v of_o our_o health_n and_o to_o avoid_v intemperance_n insobriety_n and_o excessive_a labour_n about_o worldly_a employment_n yea_o we_o must_v avoid_v immoderation_n and_o excess_n even_o in_o the_o exercise_n of_o mortification_n as_o fast_v watch_v and_o the_o rest_n for_o as_o luxuriousnesse_n delicacy_n and_o sloth_n do_v weaken_v the_o body_n for_o want_v of_o exercise_n and_o intemperance_n and_o insobriety_n do_v make_v it_o feeble_a and_o unfit_a for_o any_o employment_n so_o likewise_o the_o contrary_a extreme_n and_o over-rough_a and_o rigorous_a handle_n of_o it_o do_v exhaust_v and_o consume_v the_o spirit_n and_o make_v it_o so_o weak_a and_o faint_a that_o it_o be_v ready_a to_o sink_v under_o every_o burden_n and_o therefore_o we_o must_v careful_o observe_v the_o mean_a and_o avoid_v both_o extreme_n especial_o that_o unto_o which_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n incline_v and_o carry_v we_o whether_o it_o be_v to_o sensuality_n which_o pamper_v the_o body_n with_o excess_n or_o will-worship_n 23._o col._n 2._o 23._o and_o superstition_n in_o not_o spare_v of_o it_o which_o be_v not_o much_o less_o dangerous_a than_o the_o other_o although_o it_o be_v nothing_o so_o common_a and_o ordinary_a for_o as_o if_o we_o will_v make_v speedy_a journey_n our_o horse_n must_v neither_o be_v pamper_a nor_o starve_a see_v by_o the_o one_o he_o be_v make_v either_o resty_a or_o out_o of_o breath_n and_o by_o the_o other_o so_o enfeeble_v that_o he_o will_v not_o 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course_n or_o soon_o desist_v and_o return_v again_o into_o our_o former_a way_n of_o wickedness_n &_o sensual_a delight_n or_o else_o it_o will_v make_v we_o unsettled_a and_o unconstant_a in_o all_o good_a duty_n do_v they_o only_o by_o fit_n and_o flash_n when_o the_o good_a mood_n of_o devotion_n come_v upon_o we_o and_o neglect_v they_o when_o other_o thing_n which_o better_o please_v we_o come_v in_o the_o way_n or_o final_o it_o quench_v our_o zeal_n and_o fervour_n of_o love_n unto_o the_o duty_n of_o god_n service_n so_o that_o we_o perform_v they_o weak_o and_o weary_o cold_o and_o formal_o with_o much_o dulness_n and_o spiritual_a deadness_n the_o which_o impediment_n if_o we_o will_v avoid_v we_o must_v labour_v and_o strive_v against_o this_o weariness_n and_o faintness_n in_o well-doing_n and_o endeavour_v all_o we_o may_v to_o take_v
his_o holy_a spirit_n be_v not_o only_o nourish_v and_o strengthen_v with_o their_o ordinary_a food_n as_o hear_v the_o word_n prayer_n holy_a conference_n and_o good_a company_n but_o through_o god_n spirit_n assist_v they_o be_v able_a to_o turn_v even_o iron_n age_n into_o good_a nourishment_n and_o the_o poison_n of_o evil_a example_n into_o cordial_n and_o preseruative_n to_o strengthen_v they_o the_o more_o against_o common_a corruption_n and_o reign_a sin_n and_o therefore_o to_o excuse_v our_o neglect_n of_o christian_a duty_n belong_v to_o a_o godly_a life_n because_o we_o live_v in_o evil_a place_n and_o time_n what_o be_v it_o but_o to_o proclaim_v that_o we_o be_v like_a unto_o they_o and_o be_v not_o yet_o regenerate_v by_o god_n spirit_n nor_o change_v in_o our_o nature_n but_o still_o remain_v in_o the_o state_n of_o corruption_n and_o consequent_o liable_a to_o death_n and_o condemnation_n cap._n xx._n diverse_a other_o objection_n make_v by_o the_o flesh_n against_o a_o godly_a life_n propound_v and_o answer_v §._o sect._n 1_o that_o it_o be_v not_o enough_o to_o live_v harmless_o unless_o we_o perform_v religious_a duty_n another_o objection_n which_o the_o flesh_n make_v against_o the_o strict_a performance_n of_o christian_a duty_n be_v that_o it_o be_v unnecessary_a see_v if_o we_o be_v harmless_a and_o not_o guilty_a of_o heinous_a sin_n as_o idolatry_n blasphemy_n murder_n adultery_n drunkenness_n theft_n and_o such_o like_a but_o live_v honest_o among_o our_o neighbour_n do_v no_o man_n any_o hurt_n and_o in_o good_a fame_n and_o name_n in_o the_o world_n the_o lord_n will_v accept_v of_o we_o and_o bear_v with_o our_o infirmity_n though_o we_o be_v not_o so_o precise_a as_o many_o other_o in_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o a_o godly_a life_n as_o they_o have_v be_v before_o describe_v to_o which_o i_o answer_v that_o the_o lord_n will_v never_o accept_v of_o we_o as_o his_o servant_n and_o child_n if_o we_o do_v not_o at_o least_o desire_n 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though_o he_o never_o endeavour_v to_o do_v he_o any_o good_a that_o the_o axe_n be_v set_v to_o 10._o math._n 3._o 10._o the_o root_n of_o the_o tree_n to_o cut_v it_o down_o that_o it_o may_v be_v cast_v into_o the_o fire_n if_o it_o bring_v not_o forth_o good_a fruit_n though_o it_o shall_v bear_v none_o that_o be_v evil_a and_o the_o barren_a tree_n must_v be_v hew_v down_o and_o cast_v out_o of_o the_o lord_n vineyard_n 7._o luk._n 13._o 7._o because_o it_o do_v but_o cumber_v the_o ground_n that_o we_o must_v be_v not_o only_o tree_n of_o innocency_n but_o tree_n of_o righteousness_n if_o we_o be_v of_o god_n plant_v which_o 44._o esa_n 61._o 3._o luk._n 8._o 44._o be_v distinguish_v from_o evil_a tree_n destinate_a to_o the_o fire_n not_o by_o bear_v nothing_o but_o by_o bring_v forth_o good_a fruit_n let_v we_o remember_v that_o the_o figtree_n be_v curse_v by_o our_o saviour_n not_o because_o it_o have_v upon_o it_o fig_n like_o those_o in_o one_o of_o jeremies_n basket_n which_o be_v so_o very_o naughty_a that_o they_o can_v 19_o jer._n 24._o 2._o math._n 21._o 19_o not_o be_v eat_v they_o be_v so_o bad_a but_o because_o it_o have_v none_o at_o all_o when_o christ_n purposely_o come_v to_o find_v some_o upon_o it_o that_o the_o unprofitable_a servant_n be_v by_o 30._o math._n 25._o 30._o his_o lord_n repute_v a_o evil_a servant_n and_o adjudge_v to_o punishment_n for_o not_o increase_v his_o master_n talon_n though_o he_o have_v not_o mis-spend_v it_o in_o riotous_a live_n and_o that_o the_o sentence_n of_o condemnation_n shall_v pass_v against_o those_o 42._o mat._n 25._o 41_o 42._o who_o neglect_v to_o do_v the_o work_n of_o mercy_n to_o christ_n poor_a member_n though_o they_o never_o oppress_v or_o wrong_v they_o final_o let_v we_o know_v that_o they_o deceive_v themselves_o who_o dream_n of_o a_o mean_a between_o not_o do_v good_a and_o do_v evil_n for_o if_o we_o be_v not_o on_o god_n side_n we_o be_v against_o he_o if_o 23._o luk._n 11._o 23._o we_o gather_v not_o with_o christ_n we_o scatter_v abroad_o neither_o can_v we_o soon_o cease_v to_o 16._o esa_n 1._o 16._o do_v evil_a but_o present_o we_o begin_v to_o do_v that_o which_o be_v good_a §._o sect._n 2_o that_o it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a to_o serve_v god_n in_o some_o thing_n and_o at_o some_o time_n again_o it_o be_v ready_a to_o object_n that_o if_o it_o be_v not_o sufficient_a to_o abstain_v from_o evil_a and_o from_o gross_a and_o heinous_a sin_n but_o that_o we_o must_v also_o perform_v the_o contrary_a duty_n yet_o at_o least_o it_o be_v not_o necessary_a that_o we_o shall_v be_v tie_v so_o strict_o unto_o all_o duty_n of_o holiness_n and_o righteousness_n which_o god_n require_v or_o if_o to_o all_o yet_o not_o at_o all_o time_n but_o that_o it_o be_v enough_o if_o we_o perform_v some_o good_a duty_n either_o towards_o god_n or_o our_o neighbour_n though_o we_o neglect_v other_o and_o that_o we_o be_v at_o some_o time_n zealous_a and_o devout_a though_o at_o 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reason_n of_o the_o law_n of_o the_o member_n and_o the_o sin_n that_o hang_v upon_o we_o yield_v unto_o the_o law_n that_o perfect_a and_o strict_a obedience_n which_o it_o require_v for_o in_o many_o thing_n we_o sin_v all_o yet_o if_o ever_o we_o will_v have_v any_o 2._o jam._n 3._o 2._o sound_a comfort_n in_o the_o gracious_a promise_n of_o the_o gospel_n we_o must_v yield_v unto_o god_n the_o obedience_n of_o son_n which_o consist_v in_o a_o earnest_a desire_n full_a resolution_n and_o diligent_a endeavour_n to_o please_v our_o heavenly_a father_n by_o frame_v our_o life_n according_a unto_o his_o will_n in_o all_o thing_n and_o at_o all_o time_n we_o must_v put_v off_o as_o much_o as_o in_o we_o lie_v the_o whole_a old_a man_n with_o all_o his_o corrupt_a 24_o eph._n 4._o 22_o 23_o 24_o and_o deceitful_a lust_n and_o be_v renew_v in_o the_o spirit_n of_o our_o mind_n we_o must_v put_v on_o the_o new_a man_n which_o after_o god_n be_v create_v both_o in_o righteousness_n and_o true_a holiness_n we_o must_v have_v with_o david_n respect_n unto_o all_o god_n commandment_n 20._o psal_n 119._o 6_o 20._o and_o lead_v our_o life_n both_o in_o godliness_n and_o in_o honesty_n for_o though_o we_o be_v 2._o 1._o tim._n 2._o 2._o never_o so_o devoute_a and_o zealous_a in_o religious_a duty_n yet_o if_o we_o do_v not_o join_v with_o they_o the_o duty_n of_o charity_n and_o righteousness_n god_n will_v reject_v we_o as_o be_v no_o better_o than_o hypocrite_n according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o prophet_n i_o hate_v 24._o amos_n 5._o 21_o 22_o 24._o i_o despise_v your_o feast_n day_n and_o i_o will_v not_o smell_v in_o your_o solemn_a assembly_n though_o you_o offer_v i_o burn_v offering_n and_o
meat_n offering_n i_o will_v not_o accept_v they_o etc._n etc._n but_o let_v judgement_n run_v down_o as_o water_n and_o righteousness_n as_o a_o mighty_a stream_n so_o the_o lord_n profess_v that_o he_o will_v not_o be_v please_v with_o thousand_o of_o ram_n 8._o micah_n 6._o 6_o 8._o or_o ten_o thousand_o river_n of_o oil_n no_o not_o with_o the_o first_o bear_v of_o their_o body_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o their_o soul_n unless_o also_o they_o will_v do_v just_o and_o love_v mercy_n and_o though_o we_o be_v never_o so_o just_a in_o our_o deal_n and_o so_o bountiful_a that_o we_o can_v be_v content_a to_o give_v all_o our_o good_n to_o the_o poor_a yet_o if_o it_o be_v not_o join_v 3._o 1._o cor._n 13._o 3._o with_o piety_n and_o charity_n and_o do_v not_o proceed_v from_o save_v knowledge_n and_o a_o lively_a faith_n true_a obedience_n and_o a_o good_a conscience_n it_o be_v all_o worth_a nothing_o and_o no_o better_a than_o glorious_a sin_n in_o god_n sight_n and_o therefore_o if_o 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